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This bill transfers the authority to regulate and permit food establishments from the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services to the State Department of Agriculture. The bill comprehensively revises Nevada's food safety regulations by: increasing the gross sales limit for cottage food operations from $35,000 to $100,000 per year; establishing new requirements for farm-to-fork events; creating regulations for sidewalk food vendors in counties with populations over 100,000; allowing food establishments to use hemp products that are FDA-approved; and requiring specific labeling and health warning signs in food establishments that sell alcoholic beverages. The bill also requires each county to pay an assessment to the Department of Agriculture for food-related services, with provisions for counties to request exemptions. Additionally, the bill repeals existing food establishment regulations in Chapter 446 of Nevada Revised Statutes and replaces them with new provisions, effectively consolidating and modernizing food safety oversight under the State Department of Agriculture. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and include provisions for transitioning existing permits, regulations, and administrative responsibilities.

Health and Social Services

Finance (Senate)

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12889/Overview