CHAPTER 64

H.P. 1017 - L.D. 1452

Resolve, Promoting the Consumption of Maine Farm

Products at the State House

Sec. 1. State House events. Resolved: That the Legislative Council shall develop guidelines for incorporating more Maine-grown foods in food served by outside groups in the Hall of Flags or elsewhere in the State House; and be it further

Sec. 2. Cross Cafe; menu selection. Resolved: That the Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall work with the manager of the Cross Cafe to develop a plan for incorporating more Maine- grown foods in the cafe's menu selections. The possibility of a weekly Maine-made feature should be considered when developing the plan. The plan must provide mechanisms for Maine food producers to offer and distribute Maine-grown foods to the cafe; and be it further

Sec. 3. Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. Resolved: That the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall provide assistance to vendors or caterers serving food in the State House and the manager of the Cross Cafe in helping them to identify and to access Maine-grown products.