HB97 Summary

• Defines "micro market" as an unstaffed, self-checkout retail food service facility with automated payment systems located indoors and accessible only to building occupants.

• Defines "vending machine" as a self-service machine that dispenses food upon insertion of payment without requiring restocking between operations.

• Exempts micro markets and vending machines from Department of Public Health regulatory authority.

• Transfers regulatory authority for micro markets and vending machines to the Department of Agriculture and Industries, except where otherwise specified by state and local law.

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