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FL H0069

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/14/2009

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Bembry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "food establishment" under the Florida Food Safety Act to include tomato repackers in addition to tomato packinghouses

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt food safety standards and conduct inspections of tomato farms, greenhouses, packinghouses, and repacking locations

  • Establishes administrative fines up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliance with tomato food safety rules

  • Creates a presumption that tomatoes are safe for human consumption when producers document compliance with department rules, good agricultural practices, and best management practices

  • Exempts small-scale sales (up to two 25-pound boxes per customer per day) at farmers' markets, U-pick operations, roadside stands, and on-premises grower sales from food safety standards

Legislative Description

Tomato Food Safety

Last Action

Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted CS/CS/SB 350; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 350 (Ch. 2010-25) -HJ 00666

4/13/2010

Committee Referrals

General Government Policy Council1/13/2010
Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy10/1/2009

Full Bill Text

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