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CO HB1102
Bill
Status
6/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Millie Hamner
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AI Summary
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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.
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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."
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Clarifies that "nonpotentially hazardous" foods under the act do not include low-acid or acidified foods.
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Directs the State Board of Health to promulgate rules and enforcement provisions for the production and sale of Tier Two foods.
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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