H.R. 2344 — To expand the enforcement options under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to include the imposition of civil money penalties.

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Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the imposition of civil money penalties in lieu of fines or imprisonment. Sets forth notice and hearing and appeals provisions.

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1997-07-31
Introduced in House
1997-07-31
Introduced in House
1997-07-31
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
1997-08-15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.

To expand the enforcement options under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to include the imposition of civil money penalties.

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