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HB 1839 Home-produced operations; exempts food products processed in homes from certain regulations.

Introduced by: L. Scott Lingamfelter (by request) | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Home-produced operations. Exempts food products processed or prepared in private homes or farms from Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services regulations that apply to food establishments so long as the products are sold to end consumers and labeled with the producer's name and address, the product ingredients, and the statement that the product is not subject to Virginia's food safety laws and regulations. The bill also exempts these facilities from examinations conducted by the State Health Commissioner of establishments in which crustacea, finfish, and shellfish are handled.


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