HI SB3302

Farm kitchens located on agricultural land would be regulated under the same rules as home kitchens for homemade food products, eliminating the requirement to obtain a commercial food establishment permit based solely on location.

Farm kitchens must comply with all homemade food product requirements including food safety standards, labeling, sales limitations, and product restrictions established by the Department of Health.

The Department of Health retains full authority to inspect farm kitchens, enforce regulations, and restrict or prohibit foods that pose higher public health risks.

A "farm kitchen" is defined as a kitchen on agricultural land (zoned or actively used for agriculture) that prepares food products, which may include ingredients grown or raised on the same farm.

The Department of Health must adopt administrative rules to implement the farm kitchen provisions.