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	Fiscal Note:	1101-03
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

List of 2009 Senate Bills

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