AL HB29

Amends Alabama Code Section 22-20-5.1 to extend cottage food production protections to include in-home producers of roasted coffees and dry gluten-free baking mixes.

Allows cottage food operations to produce baked goods, canned jams or jellies, dried herbs or herb mixes, roasted coffee, dry gluten-free baking mixes, and candy for sale with annual gross income of $20,000 or less.

Exempts cottage food production operations from obtaining food service permits and prohibits state and county health departments from regulating production except as provided in the statute.

Requires all products be labeled with the operation's name and address, include a statement that food is not inspected by health departments, and operators must complete and maintain certification of a department-approved food safety course.

Prohibits cottage food operations from selling baked goods, jams, jellies, candies, roasted coffees, dry gluten-free baking mixes, or dried herbs over the Internet.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval, with passage on February 13, 2020 (97 Yeas, 0 Nays, 5 Abstains).