Relating to the sale of homemade food items and honey

HB 4076 exempts the sale of nonpotentially hazardous homemade foods (like baked goods, jams, and honey) from state licensing, permitting, and inspection requirements when sold directly by producers to consumers. It applies only to foods that don’t require special temperature controls for safety (excluding dairy, meat, poultry, and acidified foods), and requires producers to provide written safety notices to buyers. Health departments can investigate foodborne illness claims related to these sales. The bill does not affect sales of potentially hazardous foods (like dairy or meat), which still require permits and labeling.