HB 689 — Senate Committee Substitute (LC 44 2097S)

• Food service establishments may allow patrons' pet dogs in designated outdoor dining areas and offer a special dog menu without violating Department of Public Health rules prohibiting providing food to animals
• Establishments must comply with rules and regulations established by the Department of Public Health to participate
• The Department of Public Health is required to establish rules and regulations covering staff protocols, patron requirements for pet dogs, general liability insurance requirements, and public notice requirements
• Regulations must specifically address the use of separate utensils, cooking instruments, serving dishes, and tableware for food served to patrons versus their pet dogs
• The Department of Public Health is granted sole authority and responsibility for implementing the provisions of the new Code section (26-2-379)