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CO HB1102

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Millie Hamner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Colorado Cottage Foods Act by dividing eligible products into two tiers: Tier One includes spices, teas, dehydrated produce, nuts, seeds, honey, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butter, flour, baked goods, candies, fruit empanadas, and tortillas; Tier Two includes pickled vegetables with an equilibrium pH value of 4.6 or lower.

  • Requires producers to display a conspicuous placard, sign, or card at the point of sale stating "THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A HOME KITCHEN THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE LICENSURE OR INSPECTION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR RESALE."

  • Clarifies that "nonpotentially hazardous" foods under the act do not include low-acid or acidified foods.

  • Directs the State Board of Health to promulgate rules and enforcement provisions for the production and sale of Tier Two foods.

  • Appropriates $120,982 to the Department of Public Health and Environment for the 2015-16 fiscal year to implement the act, including 1.4 additional full-time employees for the cottage foods program.

Legislative Description

CO Cottage Foods Act Expansion

Last Action

Governor Signed

6/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor, & Technology4/17/2015
Committee of the Whole4/10/2015
Appropriations3/10/2015
Public Health Care & Human Services1/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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