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Providing for the issuance of annual statewide licenses for certain establishments offering food for sale, including license fees, and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by the House Ways and Means (successor To Hf 80) Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2023
- Done: House committeeFebruary 9, 2023
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 15, 202377–20
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2023
- Done: Passes the SenateMay 3, 202333–15
- Done: To the GovernorMay 9, 2023
- Done: Signed into lawMay 11, 2023
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Temporary food businesses that work at different events throughout the year can now get a license that works anywhere in the state instead of just in one county. Farmers markets selling unpackaged foods that need refrigeration are also included in these rules. These licenses help people sell food safely at various locations across Iowa.1
Read the official explanation
This bill provides for the licensure of certain food establishments under the regulatory jurisdiction of the department of inspections and appeals (DIA) or a political subdivision that has entered into a contract with DIA (together termed a “regulatory authority”) under Code chapter 137F.6). The license fee is $200.5). The license fee is $150. In each case, the license is valid on a countywide basis.6(1) by providing that the license is valid on a statewide basis. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
Changed since by amendment H-1094; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named April 4, 2023. On April 12, 2023 it recommended passage. [].
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: April 12, 2023 (1) · on the Legislature’s site