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GA HB778
Bill
Status
Passed
4/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Pezold
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AI Summary
- Amends Code Section 26-2-370 to exempt certain tax-exempt nonprofit organizations from the definition of "food service establishment," removing them from state food service regulation
- Exempted organizations must be operating on their own property or on property where the owner has provided written consent, and must qualify for tax exemption under Georgia Code Section 48-7-25 or under IRC Section 501(d) or 501(c)(1)-(8) or 501(c)(10)
- Specifically targets organizations operating houses or residential structures providing temporary accommodations near treatment hospitals for seriously ill or injured children and their families, where food is prepared, served, transported, or stored by volunteers
- Also exempts food preparation and serving at events lasting 120 hours or less that are sponsored by a political subdivision or qualifying tax-exempt organization, held on the sponsor's or consenting party's property, and authorized by a local municipal or county permit
- Passed both the Georgia House and Senate during the 2014 legislative session
Legislative Description
Food service establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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