Loading chat...
GA HB1443
Bill
Status
Passed
5/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Houston Gaines
Click for details
AI Summary
- Mobile food service establishments with an active permit from their county of origin may operate in other Georgia counties without obtaining an additional permit, provided the outside county recognizes the origin permit through a verification process
- Before operating in an outside county, mobile food service establishments must submit their permit, base of operations permit, list of operating locations, dates/times of intended operation, and list of other counties where authorized to operate to that county's board of health
- Outside counties must verify permit good standing through a Department of Public Health permit inspection database and may charge administrative fees limited to costs incurred; counties may refuse to recognize a permit if it is not in good standing or due to public health and safety concerns, with written notice of refusal required
- Mobile food service establishments are subject to periodic, unannounced inspections in outside counties, with inspection fees due by the next business day; violations must be reported to the county of origin and all other authorized counties, and may result in court citations, termination of operating authorization, or required remediation plans
- Effective January 1, 2023, the Department of Public Health is authorized to create an expedited permit approval process and develop rules and regulations governing mobile food service establishment operations
Legislative Description
Mobile food service establishments; operate in county of origin or other counties without an additional permit; provide
Last Action
Effective Date 2023-01-01
5/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/16/2022
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/28/2022
Full Bill Text
No bill text available