Assembly Bill 205 aims to establish regulations regarding the serving of maple syrup in public eating places in Wisconsin. The bill stipulates that a food product can only be labeled and served as maple syrup if it is made entirely of maple syrup, as defined by federal regulations. This measure is intended to ensure that consumers receive authentic maple syrup and are not misled by products that do not meet this standard.
The bill introduces a new section, 97.19, to the statutes, which includes definitions for "maple syrup" and "public eating place." It clarifies that while establishments cannot serve products labeled as maple syrup unless they meet the specified criteria, they are still permitted to serve other products that are not identified as maple syrup. This legislation is part of a broader effort to maintain food quality and transparency for consumers in Wisconsin.