Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 21-309.2 - Seasonal Farmer's Market producer sampling license(a) A county may establish a seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license to be required for a producer of a farm product to prepare and offer samples of the farm product for human consumption at a farmer's market or at a public festival or event.(b) A county seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license established under this section shall: (1) Be valid at all farmer's markets in the county;(2) Be valid at any public festival or event in the county;(3) Be valid for the entire season for which it is issued; and(4) Have a single fee as set by the county.(c) A seasonal farmer's market producer sampling licensee shall use the license only to offer samples of a farm product that has been produced by the licensee.(d) The Department shall adopt regulations that:(1) Establish eligibility for the license;(2) Provide for the authorized uses of the license;(3) Establish standards and approved methods under which sampling shall be conducted;(4) Specify the duration of the season during which the license is valid; and(5) Include other provisions that are necessary to protect public health and control foodborne illnesses.(e) A county issuing a seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license shall adopt an ordinance that: (1) Sets the fee for the license;(2) Provides for the enforcement of provisions of law under which the license is issued; and(3) Provides penalties for violations of provisions of law under which the license is issued.