Statewide mobile food unit license.
Summary
Defines "mobile food unit" as a food truck or another mobile unit from which food ready for immediate consumption is provided to the public. Requires the state department of health (state department) to adopt rules establishing: (1) a statewide mobile food unit license; and (2) standards for the licensing, operation, and inspection of mobile food units. Provides that a statewide mobile food unit license authorizes the use of the mobile food unit in any county without: (1) inspection by a county or local health department inspector; (2) obtaining a county or local license or permit; or (3) paying a county or local inspection fee or license or permit fee. Provides that the mobile food unit standards established by the state department: (1) must recognize the advanced technical capabilities of modern mobile food units in the safe and sanitary preparation and handling of food; and (2) must be written to ensure that they will be uniformly interpreted and applied throughout the state. Provides for the inspection of each mobile food unit at least two times per year. Requires the state department to establish license fees and inspection fees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jan 11, 2021
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Legislator
Party
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P
Blake Doriot
RRepublican
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