The bill H. 5523 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 23-9-130, which introduces regulations for mobile food units. It defines a "mobile food unit" as a fully enclosed mobile kitchen capable of preparing, cooking, or serving food. The bill allows any organized fire department in South Carolina to conduct inspections of these mobile food units to ensure compliance with fire code requirements. Additionally, it mandates that mobile food units undergo annual inspections and establishes that certification from an organized fire department will suffice for operational compliance across the state.

Furthermore, the bill requires the State Fire Marshall to create a certificate that demonstrates compliance with the inspection requirements. This certificate will include space for the organized fire department to record the inspection date and the name of the department that conducted the inspection. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/14/2026: 23-9-130
Latest Version: 23-9-130