HB2509 is a legislative proposal that aims to revise the regulations surrounding the sale of cottage food products. The bill seeks to allow the sale of potentially hazardous cottage food items that require time or temperature control for safety, as long as they comply with state and federal law. It also introduces new conditions for the sale, delivery, storage, and transportation of these products, including maintaining proper temperatures and limiting transport times. The bill prohibits the use of cottage food products as ingredients in food sold at permitted retail establishments and bans the inclusion of marijuana or its byproducts. The Governor vetoed the bill due to concerns about food safety and the lack of rigorous inspection and certification standards for home-based food businesses.

The bill also includes changes to the Arizona Revised Statutes, such as updating terminology and adjusting the allocation of funds for local health work. It redefines "cottage food product" and mandates specific labeling requirements, including a statement about the absence of public health inspection. The Department of Health Services is given the responsibility to adopt rules in line with the new article and enforce its provisions, while counties are not obligated to enforce these regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-136, 36-218, 38-611, 3-525, 36-183.02, 33-2102, 49-104, 36-931, 36-2151
House Engrossed Version: 36-136, 36-218, 38-611, 3-525, 36-183.02, 33-2102, 49-104, 36-931, 36-2151
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-136, 36-218, 38-611, 3-525, 36-183.02, 33-2102, 49-104, 36-931, 36-2151