MI SB0919

Allows dogs controlled by customers in outdoor dining areas of food service establishments if specific health and safety conditions are met, including separate exterior entrance, regular cleaning, and employee hand-washing requirements.

Requires food service establishments to notify local health departments in writing at least 30 days before permitting customer dogs in outdoor dining areas and maintain written compliance procedures.

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

Permits food service establishments to determine dog location and space, establish size/type limits, and deny entry to customers with dogs that pose risks.

Makes minor clarifying edits to food law definitions and requirements regarding adulterated food, contamination standards, and employee food safety training.