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AR SB248To Create The Food Freedom Act; And To Exempt Certain Producers Of Homemade Food Or Drink Products From Licensure, Certification, And Inspection.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
04/22/2021
04/22/2021
Crossed Over
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
Passed
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO CREATE THE FOOD FREEDOM ACT; TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PRODUCERS OF HOMEMADE FOOD OR DRINK PRODUCTS FROM LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND INSPECTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Food Freedom Act, which exempts certain producers of homemade food or drink products from licensure, certification, and inspection requirements. It defines key terms like "homemade food or drink product," "informed end consumer," and "non-time/temperature control for safety food." The bill allows for direct transactions between producers and informed end consumers, with certain disclosure requirements, and permits the sale of homemade products from the producer's residence or a third-party vendor's retail space. The bill also preempts county, municipal, and other political subdivision jurisdictions from prohibiting or regulating the production and sale of these homemade products.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Notification that SB248 is now Act 1040 (on 04/30/2021)
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