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LC 2150
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2150, Title: Generally revise the Montana local food choice act, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 29, 2024Purpose and Intent: The
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2150, Title: Generally revise the Montana local food choice act, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 29, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to expand and strengthen the Montana Local Food Choice Act, which aims to promote the production, sale, and consumption of locally-sourced agricultural and food products within the state.
Key Provisions:
- Broadens the definition of "local food" to include a wider range of products, including value-added and processed items
- Increases tax incentives and other financial support for farmers, ranchers, and food producers who sell their products locally
- Establishes new marketing and labeling requirements to help consumers identify and distinguish local food products
- Expands the role of the Montana Department of Agriculture in coordinating and supporting local food initiatives
- Requires state and local government agencies to prioritize the procurement of local food products for their operations
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers who sell their products locally
- Food processors, distributors, and retailers that handle and sell local food products
- Consumers who seek out and purchase locally-sourced food items
- State and local government agencies that procure food and agricultural products
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill is currently in the draft (LC) stage and has not been formally introduced in the legislature
- If enacted, the expanded local food choice act would likely require a phased implementation and transition period to allow for the development of new programs, incentives, and procurement policies
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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