2014 House Bill 5336

Assert no federal jurisdiction over food not sold across state lines

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To establish that the producers and production facilities of food that is produced in and remains in this state are not subject to federal regulations. The bill would prohibit agents of the federal government from trying to enforce federal regulations on food meeting these criteria, subject to penalties of up to 180 days in jail. It asserts the state has a 10th amendment right to assert and enforce this exemption.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture