HB251 - Specifies that any return on savings given by a cooperative association to its members for the purchase of milk products will not be a violation of the Unfair Milk Sales Practices Act

HB 251

Specifies that any return on savings given by a cooperative association to its members for the purchase of milk products will not be a violation of the Unfair Milk Sales Practices Act

Sponsor:

Clemens

LR Number:

1101L.03T

Committee:

Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources

Last Action:

9/16/2009 - No Motion made to override Governor's veto

Journal Page:

H28 / S11

Title:

HCS HB 251

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2009

House Handler:

Cunningham

Current Bill Summary

HCS/HB 251 - Under current law, co-op's are provided an exception to the prohibition on milk processors and distributors giving monetary incentives for the purchase of their milk products. This act re-words this exception by expressly stating that any return on savings, or any economic benefit or service, given by a co-op to its members for the purchase of milk products shall not be considered a violation.

This act is identical to the perfected SB 153 (2009).

ERIKA JAQUES

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