HB 1681 Summary

• Creates the Food Freedom Act exempting homemade food and drink products produced in private residences from state licensure, certification, inspection, and packaging/labeling requirements when sold directly to informed end consumers.

• Expands the definition of "cottage food production operation" to include homemade food or drink products sold at farmers' markets, county fairs, special events, pop-up shops, roadside stands, and other locations with proper labeling and disclosure.

• Requires producers to disclose product manufacturing date, producer contact information, ingredients, common name, and a statement that the product is home-produced and may contain allergens via label, placard, or website.

• Allows sales of poultry under federal exemptions, live animals, animal shares, domestic rabbit meat, and farm-raised fish (except catfish) as exceptions to the prohibition on selling meat products.

• Preempts county and municipal jurisdictions from prohibiting or regulating homemade food or drink product production and sales, while preserving tax, hunting/fishing, and federal law compliance requirements.