HB0702 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB0702

Introduced 2/6/2007, by Rep. Jack D. Franks

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

New Act

Creates the Carbon Monoxide Food Label Act. Provides that any food treated with carbon monoxide must be clearly marked with a label placed in a conspicuous place that indicates that the food has been treated with carbon monoxide. Provides for enforcement by the Department of Public Health. Effective immediately.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning public health.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Carbon Monoxide Label Act.

Section 5. Definitions. In this Act:

"Food" includes without limitation an animal grown to become food for human consumption, a food product, a food ingredient, a dietary supplement, or a beverage.

"Label" means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon an article or the immediate container, not including a package liner, of an article.

Section 10. Label required. Any food treated with carbon monoxide must be clearly marked with a label placed in a conspicuous place that indicates that the food has been treated with carbon monoxide.

Section 15. Enforcement. The Department of Public Health may adopt any rules that are necessary for the enforcement of this Act, including the imposition of a civil penalty.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.