New Office for Competition in Meat and Poultry Sector
This act establishes a new office within the Department of Agriculture to investigate and prosecute unfair market practices in the meat and poultry industry. This aims to ensure fair competition, potentially leading to more stable prices and greater product choice for consumers, as well as better conditions for farmers.
Key points
Creation of a special investigator to combat monopolies and unfair practices in the meat and poultry sector.
The new office will have powers to conduct investigations and initiate legal actions against companies violating fair competition rules.
Collaboration with the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to protect consumers and farmers from market abuses.
Introduced
Citizen Poll