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Providing for the issuance of an annual statewide license for a farmers market, including a license fee, and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by the Senate Local Government (companion To Hf 80 By Ingels) Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2023
- Done: Senate committeeJanuary 25, 2023
- Done: Passes the SenateMay 3, 202333–15
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 15, 202377–20
- Done: To the GovernorMay 9, 2023
- Done: Signed into lawMay 11, 2023
HF 661 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 661, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 661 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Farmers markets that sell unpackaged foods like meat, dairy, or cooked meals would now get a license that works across the entire state instead of just in one county. This change affects markets that sell items needing temperature control and requires them to pay a $150 annual fee. The state department of inspections and appeals or local authorities would oversee these licenses.1
Read the official explanation
This bill provides for the statewide licensure of farmers markets 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.5). A regulated farmers market must operate pursuant to an annual license.6). The bill provides 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 January 31, 2023. On February 1, 2023 it recommended amendment and 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