Relating to regulation of foods sold by minors

This bill relates to food stands operated by minors. Code chapter 137F, which provides for the regulation and licensing of food establishments and food processing plants, is amended.1, concerning definitions, is amended by excepting from the definition of food establishment a stand operated by a minor. The Code section is further amended by defining a stand operated by a minor as a stand or other facility operated by a person or persons under the age of at which food is sold directly to consumers that is not time/temperature control for safety food or an alcoholic beverage and that operates on a temporary and occasional basis on private property with the permission of the owner of the property. 8A provides that a municipal corporation or regulatory authority shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance or rule that requires a license, permit, or fee to sell or otherwise distribute food at a stand operated by a minor.