Bill No.: HB0016                  Drafter:  MRW

LSO No.:  09LSO-0033              Effective Date:  7/1/2009

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0038

Chapter No.:       77

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee

Catch Title:       Cottage food industry.

Subject:  Farmers markets and roadside stands.

Summary/Major Elements:

• Provides for licensing exceptions for farmers markets, roadside stands, private homes and certain food functions, including not for profit charitable or religious organizations, from licensing by the Department of Agriculture.

• Provides for the Director of the Department of Agriculture to establish license categories and fees by rule for these exempted activities and that no fee shall not exceed $100.