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FL H0069
Bill
Status
8/14/2009
Primary Sponsor
Leonard Bembry
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "food establishment" under the Florida Food Safety Act to include tomato repackers in addition to tomato packinghouses
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt food safety standards and conduct inspections of tomato farms, greenhouses, packinghouses, and repacking locations
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Establishes administrative fines up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliance with tomato food safety rules
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Creates a presumption that tomatoes are safe for human consumption when producers document compliance with department rules, good agricultural practices, and best management practices
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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