(9) a parent of a child who suffers from food allergies, appointed by the
Governor; and

(10) a representative of the food marketing and processing industry,
appointed by the Governor.

(c) The Governor shall designate one of the members as chairman of the Task
Force.

(d) The Department of Legislative Services Health and Mental Hygiene shall
provide staff support for the Task Force.

(e) The Task Force shall:

(1) examine the concerns of, and problems encountered by, individuals
with a food allergy who eat in restaurants;

(2) consult with the federal Food and Drug Administration on food
labeling laws and policies;

(3) recommend measures to address the problems and concerns
identified by the Task Force; and

(4) report its recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with
§ 2-1246 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly by December 1,
2000.

(f) A member of the Task Force:

(1) may not receive compensation; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1999. It shall remain effective for a period of 1 year and 7 months and, at
the end of April 30, 2001, and with no further action required by the General
Assembly, this Act shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect.

Approved April 27, 1999.

CHAPTER 227
(House Bill 352)

AN ACT concerning

Harford County - Local School Administration

FOR the purpose of establishing that, if the Harford County Board of Education
determines that any land, school site, or building is no longer needed for certain
purposes, it shall be transferred by the County Board to Harford County,