Bill > HB0172

This bill amends existing Utah law regarding food safety, primarily by adjusting the renewal period for certified food safety managers from three to five years and expanding exemptions for certain food service establishments. Specifically, it adds a new exemption for fundraising events hosted or sponsored by nonprofit organizations where a food service establishment donates food and a certified food safety manager from that establishment remains on-site, and clarifies that the donating establishment won't face additional requirements for such donations. The bill also modifies the conditions under which charitable organizations providing free food to disadvantaged groups are exempt, referencing a new subsection for department rules. Furthermore, it clarifies that local health departments cannot charge fees for processing documentation related to certified food safety managers and must accept various submission methods. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

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