Commissioner of health and commissioner of agriculture required to develop a proposal for the regulation of itinerant food sales in the state, report required, and money appropriated.
This bill directs Minnesota's commissioners of health and agriculture to create a plan for regulating mobile food vendors, such as food carts and temporary stands. The proposed regulations must simplify oversight by reducing duplicate rules between state and local governments while ensuring food safety across the entire state, including Tribal lands. By January 1, 2027, the commissioners must submit a report detailing their plan, required legal changes, budget impacts, and implementation timelines to legislative leaders. To fund this work, the bill appropriates $95,000 from the state's general fund for a one-time period in fiscal year 2027.
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Introduced Apr 13, 2026
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