Food: licensing; licensure exemptions; modify to include certain disabled individuals. Amends sec. 4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105).

SB 986 amends Michigan's Food Law to explicitly include certain disabled individuals among those exempt from food establishment licensing requirements. The bill modifies existing exemptions to ensure that individuals with disabilities who operate specific types of food-related businesses, such as vending machines or small-scale producers, are not required to obtain a license if they currently qualify under other categories. This change aims to remove barriers for disabled entrepreneurs by clarifying their eligibility for existing regulatory waivers without introducing new licensing obligations. The legislation focuses on aligning the statute with the reality of how disabled individuals may operate food businesses, ensuring they are covered under current exemptions for activities like selling prepackaged goods or operating small retail outlets.