An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

This bill exempts small food manufacturing businesses from paying licensing fees if their annual gross receipts are $50,000 or less. It also allows individuals to sell bakery products from their home kitchens without licensing requirements if their weekly sales do not exceed $962. The changes apply to both non-bakery food processors and home bakers, removing the need for them to pay fees to the state Department. These exemptions take effect on July 1, 2024, and are intended to reduce regulatory burdens on smaller food operations.