Civil cause of action established for disparagement of perishable food products.

Summary

The bill lets producers of perishable foods sue anyone who knowingly spreads false claims that the product or its farming methods are unsafe, if the intent is to damage the producer’s reputation and the producer is harmed. A court could award general, special, or other equitable damages, and the lawsuit must be filed within one year. It defines “agricultural practices” and uses the existing definition of “perishable food product.”

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