This bill aims to prohibit municipalities from requiring licenses for the production and sale of homestead food products. It introduces a new paragraph to RSA 147:1, specifically stating that neither the governing body of a municipality nor the health officers of a town or city can impose regulations that require licenses for activities or products that are exempt under RSA 143-A:12. This change is intended to simplify the regulatory environment for individuals producing and selling homestead food products, thereby encouraging local food production.

The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, ensuring that the new regulations are implemented in a timely manner. By removing the licensing requirement at the municipal level, the legislation seeks to support small-scale food producers and enhance access to locally made food products for consumers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 147:1
SB418 text: 147:1