Bill > A06083

This bill creates a specific exemption for young entrepreneurs by excluding lemonade stands operated by children under 16 years old from standard food establishment permitting requirements in New York. Currently, local health departments typically require food vendors to obtain permits and meet specific sanitation and safety regulations. This bill specifically states that such lemonade stands will not be considered "temporary food establishments" under Title 10 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), chapters 14-2.1 and 14-2.2. By creating this exemption, the bill aims to remove bureaucratic barriers for children running small, informal lemonade stands, allowing them to engage in a traditional summer entrepreneurial activity without needing to navigate complex health department regulations. The legislation would take effect immediately, and it includes provisions that enable state agencies to make any necessary regulatory adjustments to implement the law.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6083