MI SB0727

Allows dogs controlled by customers in outdoor dining areas of food service establishments if specific health and safety conditions are met.

Requires food establishments to notify the local health department in writing at least 30 days before allowing customer dogs in outdoor areas.

Establishes detailed requirements including separate entrance for dogs, maintained cleanliness standards, employee hand-washing after dog contact, and restrictions on dog placement near food and seating surfaces.

Dog owners are liable for any damage or injury caused by their dogs to the establishment, employees, or customers.

Makes technical corrections to food law definitions including clarifications on confectionery standards (changing fractional percentages to decimal format) and modifying language on adulterated food standards.