Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE IMPORTATION OF RICE, PROHIBITING THE RE-MILLING, REPACKING AND MIXING OF IMPORTED AND LOCAL RICE VARIETIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Congress Author
Date filed
July 30, 2004
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB01932
FULL TITLE : AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE IMPORTATION OF RICE, PROHIBITING THE RE-MILLING, REPACKING AND MIXING OF IMPORTED AND LOCAL RICE VARIETIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ABSTRACT : Provides for the "legal boundaries in the entry, storage, sale and distribution of imported rice in the country." Prohibits the importation of rice milled two months before purchase and requires only legitimate millers to possess rice polishers.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : VIOLAGO, ELEUTERIO R.
DATE FILED : 2004-07-30
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Figueroa (016 )
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FOOD & FISHERIES ON 2004-08-09

Abstract

Provides for the "legal boundaries in the entry, storage, sale and distribution of imported rice in the country." Prohibits the importation of rice milled two months before purchase and requires only legitimate millers to possess rice polishers.'

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