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Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy to Seek Tougher Maple Syrup Protection Law |
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Written by Emma Marvin
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Tuesday, 11 October 2011 12:13 |
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Vermont's Senior Senator announced today that he will introduce legislation to increase the penalty on those who defraud consumers and farmers by intentionally mislabeling maple products. The proposal would create a new federal felony offence and increase the sentences that prosecutors can seek for those who adulterate maple products.
This morning the Senator also announced the state had received a $70,000 federal grant to help market Vermont maple syrup. To see a clip of the Senators press confrence visit WCAX. |
