The bill establishes the "Halal Food Consumer Protection Act," which introduces new regulations regarding the sale of halal food products in Washington State. It defines key terms such as "food product" and "halal," emphasizing that halal food must be prepared and processed according to Islamic principles. The bill prohibits any person from knowingly selling or representing a food product as halal if it does not meet these standards, with such representations being applicable in any form of communication. Violations of this act are classified as gross misdemeanors and are also considered violations of the state's consumer protection act.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law by clarifying that certain labeling requirements do not apply to halal food when necessary for its production. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that the chapter is not applicable to halal food to the extent necessary to produce halal food as defined in the new act. This ensures that the production of halal food is not hindered by the labeling requirements while still protecting consumers from misleading representations.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 15.130.140
Bill as Passed Legislature: 15.130.140
Session Law: 15.130.140