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MN HF910
Bill
Status
2/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jim Newberger
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AI Summary
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Changes licensing exemption from "community event or farmers' market" to "direct sales to individuals" for non-potentially hazardous foods.
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Increases gross receipt threshold from $5,000 to $8,000 annually for individuals selling exempt prepared foods directly to consumers.
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Creates new tier allowing sales up to $18,000 annually for producers with sales over $8,000, requiring annual registration with a fee not exceeding $40.
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Requires sellers to complete an approved safe food handling course (maximum 4 hours, maximum $40 cost) and register annually with the commissioner at no cost for sales under $8,000.
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Mandates visible labeling stating "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection," inclusion of producer name and address, ingredient lists, and allergen information on all prepared foods sold under this exemption.
Legislative Description
Prepared food direct sale licensing exclusions modified.
Last Action
Author added Metsa.
3/26/2015