SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1993

BYRepresentatives Rasmussen, Nealey, Dorn, Rayburn, McLean, Baugher, Youngsman and Kremen

Specifying labeling requirements for uncooked poultry.

House Committe on Agriculture & Rural Development

Senate Committee on Agriculture

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 30, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Barr, Chairman; Bailey, Gaspard, Hansen, Madsen, Newhouse.

Senate Staff:David Monthie (786-7198)

                  March 30, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, MARCH 30, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The Uniform Washington Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act establishes certain labeling requirements for food.  The act is administered by the Department of Agriculture.  Food which is falsely labelled is considered to be "misbranded."  The act prohibits the sale in intrastate commerce of any food that is misbranded.  A violation of this prohibition is a misdemeanor.  The superior court may, for cause, issue the department a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating this prohibition.

SUMMARY:

Uncooked poultry is deemed to be misbranded under the state's Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act if it is produced outside of this state but the label for the poultry contains the geographic outline of this state.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Effective Date:The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.

Senate Committee - Testified: Representative Marilyn Rasmussen (pro)