HI HB2229

Authorizes microenterprise home kitchens to prepare and sell food directly to consumers from private residences without requiring food establishment permits, pre-operation inspections, food safety manager certification, or food handler cards.

Requires operators to display disclosure statements on packaging, menus, websites, and receipts stating that food is prepared in a home kitchen not inspected by the Department of Health as a commercial establishment.

Prohibits operators from selling food at wholesale or for resale, allowing on-site consumption by non-residents, or selling alcohol, controlled substances, or cannabis products.

Preserves Department of Health authority to investigate home kitchens upon substantiated complaints, evidence of foodborne illness outbreaks, or imminent public health threats, but bars routine periodic inspections.

Requires operators to comply with state tax laws and maintain sales and production records, while prohibiting the department from adopting rules that would require home kitchens to operate as commercial food establishments.