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S.1742: Maple Agriculture Protection and Law Enforcement Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Oct. 20, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 20, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Maple Agriculture Protection and Law Enforcement Act of 2011 or the MAPLE Act - Prohibits knowingly and willfully introducing or delivering for introduction into interstate commerce a product that is labeled as maple syrup but that is not maple syrup, unless the product's label includes a clear identification of the product's true nature. Defines "maple syrup" to mean a liquid food: (1) that is derived by concentration and heat treatment of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Oct. 20, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |