Permitting beekeepers who meet certain requirements to sell packaged honey and honeycombs without holding a food establishment or food processing plant license under the Kansas food, drug and cosmetic act.
What changed between versions
Removed the requirement for beekeepers to register with the Department of Agriculture at no cost to qualify for the exemption.
Simplified labeling requirements by removing the mandatory disclaimer stating the product is not subject to routine inspection.
Added specific labeling requirements for the beekeeper's name, address, zip code, and the net weight of the contents.
Removed the requirement that the beekeeper must follow minimum sanitary standards adopted by the department for packaging.
Removed the requirement for beekeepers to maintain a record of sales and make it available to the Department of Agriculture.
Adjusted the sales threshold language from '$50,000; and $25,000' to simply '$50,000', clarifying the maximum annual gross sales limit.
Revised the K.S.A. 65-689 section to clarify the licensing process, including inspection procedures, denial protocols with hearings, and license display requirements.