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2006 SESSION


CHAPTER 392
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.1-396.1, and to repeal § 18.2-236 of the Code of Virginia, relating to halal and kosher foods; penalty.
[H 153]
Approved March 31, 2006

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 3.1-396.1 as follows:

§ 3.1-396.1. Labeling as kosher and halal; penalty.

It shall be unlawful to label any repackaged food or food product or display or offer for sale any unwrapped food or food product that represents the food or food product as kosher or halal without indicating the person or entity authorizing such designation by providing the name or symbol of the authority or providing a phone number or website to access the information.

Any person who shall knowingly violate any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

2.  That § 18.2-236 of the Code of Virginia is repealed.