HB462 Summary

• Prohibits the Alabama Department of Public Health and county health departments from regulating or requiring permits for intermittent food service establishments that prepare and distribute food in association with regional celebrations or traditions.

• Defines "intermittent food service establishment" as any entity that does not serve food as its regular business but prepares and serves food on an intermittent basis for no more than 3 days per week at a specified location in conjunction with recurring events such as crawfish boils, shrimp boils, fish frys, or events recognized by county commission or city council resolution.

• Allows the Department of Public Health to issue stop sale, seize, or hold orders for food suspected of causing foodborne illness if complaint is made by a medical professional after consultation with a patient.

• Requires intermittent food service entities to display a disclaimer on an 11" by 17" placard in black bold type on white background stating that the establishment does not possess a health permit and food consumption is at the consumer's own risk.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.