The bill amends the Food Law of 2000 (2000 PA 92) by updating definitions and clarifying terms used within the legislation. Key changes include the replacement of "his or her" with "the director's" when referring to the director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The definition of "farmers' market" has been modified to specify that it may include a variety of other vendors as determined by market management, rather than being limited to farmers or their representatives. Additionally, the term "first receiver" has been updated to refer to a person that receives eggs from a producer and engages in various activities related to egg processing.

Further amendments include the clarification of "food service establishment" to specify that it encompasses a wide range of food-related operations, including rental halls with kitchens or food preparation areas. The bill also introduces a new exclusion for rental halls that do not have kitchen facilities and do not prepare food on the premises. Other definitions, such as "food safety audit" and "food safety and sanitation assessment," have been refined to enhance clarity regarding compliance and risk management in food handling practices. Overall, these amendments aim to modernize the Food Law and improve food safety regulations in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 289.1107
As Passed by the House: 289.1107