The bill amends the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act to introduce a new section regarding the issuance of temporary operating licenses for retail food facilities. The Department of Agriculture is authorized to issue these licenses to applicants who have submitted a permit application for a public water system, provided they meet specific conditions. These conditions include proof of a complete application submission and certified laboratory testing demonstrating compliance with federal standards. If the permit for the public water system is not issued within six months, the applicant must resubmit compliance tests every six months to maintain the temporary license.

Additionally, the bill outlines the duration and conditions under which the temporary operating license remains valid, including automatic expiration upon permit issuance or denial. If a license expires due to a permit denial, the applicant may request a new temporary license under similar conditions. The Department of Agriculture is also given the authority to revoke the temporary license if the public water system fails to maintain compliance with federal standards. The act is set to take effect in 60 days.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 3252 (Apr 22, 2026): P.L.206, No.43