3717.53 Provision of food nutrition information. - Ohio Statutes

3717.53 Provision of food nutrition information.

(A) As used in this section:

(1) “Food nutrition information” includes the caloric, fat, carbohydrate, cholesterol, fiber, sugar, potassium, protein, vitamin, mineral, and sodium content of food.

(2) “Political subdivision” and “local legislation” have the same meanings as in section 905.501 of the Revised Code.

(B) The director of agriculture has sole and exclusive authority in this state to regulate the provision of food nutrition information at food service operations. The director may adopt rules for that purpose in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, including rules that establish a schedule of civil penalties for violations of this section and rules adopted under it. Subject to the approval of the joint committee on agency rule review, portions of the rules may be adopted by referencing all or any part of any federal regulations pertaining to the provision of food nutrition information.

The regulation of the provision of food nutrition information at food service operations is a matter of general statewide interest that requires statewide regulation, and rules adopted under this section constitute a comprehensive plan with respect to all aspects of the regulation of the provision of food nutrition information at food service operations in this state. Rules adopted under this section shall be applied uniformly throughout this state.

(C) No political subdivision shall enact, adopt, or continue in effect local legislation relating to the provision of food nutrition information at food service operations.

Effective Date: 2007 HB217 03-24-2008