The bill amends the Food Law of Michigan, specifically section 6101, to incorporate modifications to the food code. Key changes include the modification of the non-continuous cooking process for raw animal foods, which now requires an initial heating process of no longer than 60 minutes, followed by specific cooling and storage protocols. Additionally, the bill updates the training requirements for employees regarding food safety and introduces new regulations concerning the presence of dogs in certain food service establishments.

The new provisions allow dogs in qualified premises that do not serve food, provided that specific health and safety conditions are met, such as maintaining cleanliness and ensuring that dogs do not come into contact with food preparation areas or reusable tableware. The bill also clarifies that the director may adopt further changes to the food code and states that the annexes of the food code will serve as persuasive authority for its interpretation. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4205.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 289.6101
House Introduced Bill: 289.6101