Certain retailers prohibited from obtaining an ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies, and certain exclusive contracts prohibited.

Summary

The bill defines a "dominant retailer" as a meat seller with over $18 billion in annual sales and locations in at least 20 states. Those retailers may not own any stake in livestock dealers or meat‑packing firms, nor enter exclusive supply contracts with them. It sets up certification, public reporting, and daily civil penalties for violations.

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