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MA H1882

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul McMurtry

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Vendors selling homemade or home-grown products at public farmers' markets and farm stands may provide free taste samples to customers without incurring liability
  • Sanitary health code requirements such as sinks and heating apparatus would not apply to vendors offering taste samples under this provision
  • Amends Section 10 of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws
  • Similar legislation (House No. 1674) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

To promote free tastings of homemade products at farmer's markets

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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