The bill amends Sections 20-1-71 and 20-1-79 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to include corn masa flour among the corn masa products that must be enriched with folic acid. Specifically, it introduces the definition of "corn masa flour" as a dry flour-type product made from drying corn masa and mandates that corn masa flour must contain at least 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound. Additionally, corn masa products must contain at least 0.4 milligrams of folic acid per pound of the end product. The bill also clarifies exemptions from these requirements for certain products, including those made by cottage food operations, grocery stores offering conforming products, and snack foods intended for immediate consumption.

In terms of legal language changes, the bill deletes the term "dry flour-type" from the definition of corn masa and replaces it with the new definition of corn masa flour. It also modifies the language regarding the enrichment requirements, replacing phrases like "not less than" with "shall contain" to clarify the obligations. Furthermore, it introduces a new definition for "snack food" and specifies that certain corn masa products, such as tortillas, are excluded from the enrichment requirements. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20-1-71, 20-1-79, 20-1-71, 20-1-79
Engrossed: 20-1-71, 20-1-79, 20-1-71, 20-1-79
Enrolled: 20-1-71, 20-1-79, 20-1-71, 20-1-79