Bill > LB245

This bill updates and modifies provisions of the Nebraska Pure Food Act and the Weights and Measures Act, making several key changes. It updates references to food safety standards by adopting the 2022 Food Code instead of the 2017 version and the 2024 Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. The bill expands the definition of food establishments to include similar facilities and clarifies exemptions for certain types of food vendors, such as pharmacies and educational institutions. For weights and measures, the bill updates reference standards to the 2025 National Institute of Standards and Technology handbooks and modifies fee structures for device registration and inspections. The bill increases administrative fees for late payments, extends the duration for single event food vendors from two to four days, and streamlines permit requirements for various food and measurement establishments. Additionally, the bill removes some specific regulatory sections and updates terminology throughout the existing statutes, aiming to simplify and modernize food safety and measurement regulations in Nebraska.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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