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MN HF1559
Bill
Status
3/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jim Newberger
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AI Summary
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Increases gross receipt threshold for food handler licensing exemptions from $5,000 to $50,000 annually for non-potentially hazardous foods sold at residences, roadside stands, community events, or farmers' markets.
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Expands exemption to include baked goods (cookies, cakes, breads, pastries, pies, and similar oven-baked items) as long as they are not potentially hazardous.
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Requires sellers to post visible signs stating "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection" if food is not prepared in a licensed or inspected kitchen.
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Mandates accurate labeling with seller's name and address on all products, and requires sellers to maintain sales records available to Department of Agriculture food inspectors.
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Applies the same $50,000 gross receipt threshold increase to home-processed and home-canned foods (pickles, vegetables, fruits with pH 4.6 or lower).
Legislative Description
Food handler licensing requirement exemptions modified.
Last Action
Author added Swedzinski
4/15/2013