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This bill makes several technical amendments to Tennessee health and food service regulations, primarily focusing on updating definitions, inspection frequencies, and permit fee structures. Specifically, the bill updates the definition of "Food Code" to reference the most recent version published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, changes inspection frequencies for certain establishments from monthly or semi-annually to every three months or annually, and significantly revises how food service establishment permit fees are determined. Instead of having fixed fees set by statute, the bill allows the commissioner of health to set permit fees through administrative rules, with provisions for modest fee increases (up to 3% annually and 5% over five-year periods). The bill also modifies definitions of "organized camps" to exclude certain residential and short-term rental properties and increases the range of potential penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill removes several existing statutory sections related to food service regulations, streamlining the legal framework. The changes will largely take effect immediately, with some provisions specifically scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1282&ga=114