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This bill modifies the legal definition of an "occasional food service establishment" by expanding the ways food can be served and slightly adjusting the time calculation. Specifically, the bill changes the existing definition to allow food to be served not just on the premises of the establishment, but also to be taken away and consumed off-premises. Additionally, the bill modifies the time frame from a 30-day period to a 28-day period, while maintaining the limitation that such an establishment can only serve food for no more than 4 days during that period. The bill clarifies that any partial day of food service will still be considered a full day for calculation purposes. This modification appears to provide more flexibility for temporary or periodic food service operations, potentially benefiting small businesses, community events, or seasonal food vendors by slightly broadening the definition of what constitutes an occasional food service establishment. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving businesses and regulatory agencies time to adjust to the new definition.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0422&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB371