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MS SB2537

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum annual gross sales threshold for cottage food operations exempt from food establishment permit fees from $35,000 to $50,000.
  • Authorizes cottage food operations to advertise products over the internet, including through social media, while maintaining the prohibition on actual internet, mail order, wholesale, and retail sales.
  • Requires cottage food products to be prepackaged with labels containing operation name and address, product name, ingredients, net weight/volume, allergen information, nutrition information (if claimed), and a disclaimer stating the operation is not subject to Mississippi food safety regulations.
  • Maintains exemption from food establishment permitting requirements while preserving the department's authority to investigate complaints and inspect premises upon complaint receipt.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Cottage food operation; increase maximum annual gross sales and authorize to advertise over the internet.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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