SB 508 Summary

• Expands allowed sales locations for home food establishments to include farmers markets, on-site sales, cooperatives, membership-based buying clubs, and delivery.

• Defines "home food establishment" as a residential business producing prepared food (baked goods excluding meat products or fresh fruit) with gross annual sales under $20,000.

• Authorizes the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to promulgate rules allowing sales at additional locations or through other means beyond those specified in the statute.

• Exempts home food establishments from state health department licensing and regulatory requirements, though the State Department of Health and Department of Agriculture may request written documentation to verify gross annual sales.

• Effective date: November 1, 2017.