TO: | Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee On Public Health |
FROM: | Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
IN RE: | HB910 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers.), As Introduced |
The bill would add Section 437.0065 to the Health and Safety Code to specify permit requirements for certain farmers and food producers; and would define farmers’ market as a designated location used primarily for the distribution and sale directly to consumers of food products by farmers or other producers. A permit issued under Chapter 437 would not expire earlier than one year after issuance or renewal; would not be subject to a fee of more than $50 each year; and would cover all sales at all locations within the jurisdiction.
The bill would repeal Section 437.0201 (c) of the Health and Safety Code that allows a temporary food establishment permit issued to a person who sells food at a farmers' market to be valid for up to one year and renewable on expiration.
DSHS indicates the provisions of the bill will have no fiscal impact on the agency.
Source Agencies: | 537 State Health Services, Department of
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LBB Staff: | UP, CL, TP, CH
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