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GA HB778

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Pezold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

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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