The bill amends South Dakota law regarding the labeling and sales requirements for homemade food items. It specifies that food prepared at a residence can be sold if it complies with certain labeling requirements, which include providing the common name of the homemade food item, the producer's name and contact information, the date of production, a list of ingredients in descending order, and a disclaimer about the production environment. The bill also introduces new sections that outline how these disclosures must be presented, whether on labels, placards, or online, depending on the method of sale.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if homemade food items are sold by third-party vendors, they must be displayed separately from non-homemade items, with clear signage indicating their homemade status and exemption from state licensing. It also grants the department the authority to investigate foodborne illness reports and enforce compliance with the new regulations, including the imposition of civil penalties for violations, while requiring a written warning prior to any penalties being issued.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 34-18-37