The "Access to Healthy Local Food Act" aims to promote direct-to-consumer sales of local food by exempting such sales from licensing, inspection, and other requirements, provided certain conditions are met. Key definitions are established, including "direct-to-consumer sale," "local food," and "producer." To qualify for the exemption, producers must complete a food safety training course, provide specific labeling information to consumers, and comply with local zoning laws. Additionally, homemade food product producers can obtain a registration number for a nominal fee, which can be used on product labels instead of disclosing personal contact information.

The Act also clarifies that it does not impede investigations by the State Department of Health regarding foodborne illnesses and allows the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to request proof of compliance from producers. Violations of the Act may result in fines of up to $300. Furthermore, counties retain the authority to enact their own food sale regulations, as long as they do not conflict with the provisions of this Act. The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.