Food: cottage food operation; cottage food operation requirements; modify. Amends secs. 1105 & 4102 of 2000 PA 92 (MCl 289.1105 & 289.4102).

This bill modifies Michigan's Food Law to update the definitions of "adulterated" food and clarify rules for specific food operations. It directly affects cottage food producers, bed and breakfasts, and agricultural use operations by refining what constitutes unsafe food and how these businesses are classified. The key changes include clarifying the definition of adulterated food regarding nonnutritive substances in confectionery and specifying that certain agricultural facilities are not considered food processors for property tax purposes. Additionally, the bill updates the legal definitions for "bed and breakfast" and "agricultural use operation" to ensure they meet consistent licensing and safety standards. These adjustments aim to provide clearer guidance for small-scale food businesses while maintaining public health protections.