The "Make Arkansas Healthy Again Act" aims to enhance food safety by prohibiting the manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, holding, or offering for sale any food product for human consumption that contains specific harmful substances. The bill introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 20-57-403, which identifies potassium bromate and propylparaben as prohibited substances. This legislation is designed to protect public health by ensuring that food products do not contain these potentially harmful ingredients.
Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for violations, allowing for civil penalties of up to $5,000 for a first offense and up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses, enforceable by the Attorney General or local prosecuting attorneys. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2028, providing a timeline for compliance and enforcement of these new regulations.