Senate Bill 1282 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to health regulations, particularly concerning food service establishments and organized camps. Key changes include the definition of "Food Code," which is updated to refer to the 2009 Food Code published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the frequency of inspections for food service establishments, changing from "once per month" to "every three (3) months" and from "once every six (6) months" to "once every year." Additionally, the bill establishes a new framework for permit fees for various food service operations, including penalties for delinquent fees and provisions for institutions operating multiple group homes.

The bill also clarifies the definition of "organized camp," excluding certain residential camps and short-term rental units from this classification. It modifies the fee structure for permits, increasing the minimum and maximum fees from "$10.00 to $50.00" to "$50.00 to $100.00." Furthermore, it repeals an entire chapter related to health regulations. The provisions for rulemaking take effect immediately, while other sections will be effective starting January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-8-103, 68-14-303(4), 68-14-303, 68-14-503(4), 68-14-503, 68-14-703, 68-14-713, 68-15-205, 68-110-101(3), 68-110-101, 68-110-106