HB 1094 Summary

• Creates the "Home Bakery Act of 2013" establishing a licensing exemption for home food establishments with gross annual sales under $20,000.

• Defines "home food establishment" as a residential business producing baked goods (excluding meat products and fresh fruit) for off-premises consumption.

• Requires home food establishments selling prepared food to affix labels containing: business name and address, product name, and a statement in 10-point type stating "Made in a home food establishment that is not licensed by the State Department of Health."

• Violation of labeling requirements constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $100.

• Permits counties to enact local ordinances regulating home food establishments provided they do not conflict with the Act; effective November 1, 2013.