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TN SB1049

TN SB1049
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 43; Title 53; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to food that is available for consumption at farmers markets.


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Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/10/2023
Passed
05/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, creates a farmers market food unit permit for food service establishments that meet requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 43; Title 53; Title 67 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill creates a "farmers market food unit permit" for food service establishments that meet certain requirements and operate in conjunction with one or more farmers markets. It amends several Tennessee laws to define key terms like "farmers market" and "farmers market food unit," and it outlines the requirements and regulations for obtaining and operating under this new permit. The bill also exempts vendors at farmers markets from needing a license or permit to offer food samples for consumption on the premises, as long as they follow certain food safety guidelines. Additionally, the bill sets the permit fee for farmers market food units at $300 and requires priority violations to be corrected within 24 hours.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/17/2023, 01/01/2024 (on 05/24/2023)

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