The bill amends the Food Law of Michigan, specifically section 1107, to clarify and update definitions related to food safety and establishment regulations. 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 indicate 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 specify that it refers to a person that receives eggs from a producer and engages in various activities such as candling and packaging.

Further amendments include the introduction of a new definition for "food service establishment," which now explicitly includes rental halls with kitchens or food preparation areas, while also clarifying that rental halls without such facilities are not considered food service establishments. The bill also updates the definition of "food safety audit" and "food safety and sanitation assessment" to ensure they align with current practices and standards. Overall, these changes aim to enhance food safety regulations and clarify the roles and definitions within the food industry in Michigan.

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