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MN HF910

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jim Newberger

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Changes licensing exemption from "community event or farmers' market" to "direct sales to individuals" for non-potentially hazardous foods.

  • Increases gross receipt threshold from $5,000 to $8,000 annually for individuals selling exempt prepared foods directly to consumers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Finance3/12/2015
Agriculture Policy2/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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