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S 1751 101th Congress Senate Transportation and Public Works Food contamination Motor vehicles Refrigeration Refuse and refuse disposal Transportation of hazardous substances

Safe Transportation of Food Act

Introduced: October 12, 1989 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Mar 1, 1990
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-623.
Oct 12, 1989
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Oct 12, 1989
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe Transportation of Food Act - Prohibits any person from: (1) using a refrigerated motor vehicle in the transportation of solid waste; or (2) using a cargo tank that has been used in the transport of hazardous materials for the transportation of food. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive such prohibition if such waiver is not contrary to the public interest.

Requires the Secretary to study measures that will provide the safe transportation of food and hazardous materials. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report containing results of such study.

Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties.

Empowers the Attorney General, at the Secretary's request, to bring action in U.S. district court for equitable relief to redress any violation of this Act or any regulations issued under it.

What's happening now March 1, 1990

Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-623.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1