HF242 (False House Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Cottage foods exemption amended, and reports required.
Related bill: SF391
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill discussed primarily focusses on the regulations surrounding "cottage foods" — food items made in a person’s home that are not potentially hazardous. Key points of the bill include:
Exemptions - Individuals making and selling certain cottage foods are exempt from typical licensing requirements if they adhere to standards like proper labeling, which must include the name, address, and registration number of the producer, preparation date, ingredients, potential allergens, and a disclosure stating the food is homemade and not state inspected.
Sale Conditions - These homemade food products can be sold directly to consumers at places like farmers markets and community events, or through online sales provided they're delivered directly to the consumer. The bill specifies that such foods cannot be sold across state borders.
Revenue Limitation - Sales are limited to a total gross of $85,000 annually for those selling exempt foods.
Registration Requirement - Individuals selling these foods must register annually with a commissioner for a nominal fee, though those making less than $8,500 annually from these sales are exempt from the fee.
Reporting - The bill requires periodic reporting to the legislature detailing the handling of fee exemptions and gross receipt limitations, including adjustments for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index.
Essentially, this bill aims to refine the guidelines for homemade food sales to ensure safety and transparency while supporting small food businesses by making specific exemptions from more stringent food handling regulations.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
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