HI SCR159

Urges the Hawaii Department of Health to adopt rules allowing cottage food operations to legally operate in the state, which is currently one of only three states without such exemptions.

Defines cottage food operations as home-based food production businesses with annual gross income of $50,000 or less.

Specifies 23 approved non-potentially hazardous foods including candy, jams, jellies, cereals, granola, nuts, dried fruits and vegetables, doughnuts, andagi, mochi, poi, popcorn, and vinegar.

Requires cottage food operators to obtain a two-year permit, complete food safety training before first permit, and label all products with producer name, address, product name, allergen information, and a disclaimer that food was made in a home kitchen and not inspected by the state.

Allows sales at home, farmer's markets, farm stands, and municipal or non-profit fairs and festivals, but prohibits internet sales; permits social media promotion but not e-commerce transactions.