Senate Bill 1821, also known as House Bill 2020, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 14, focusing on food safety regulations. The bill specifically revises the definition of "food service establishment" by removing the previous language and replacing it with a new provision. The updated definition clarifies that a church, temple, synagogue, or other religious institution, as well as civic, fraternal, or veteran's organizations, are not classified as food service establishments when food is prepared, served, transported, or stored by volunteer personnel.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the storage of unopened, commercially canned food, packaged bulk food that is not potentially hazardous, and dry goods is exempt from these regulations for the aforementioned organizations. This change aims to provide clarity and flexibility for volunteer-run food services within religious and civic organizations, ensuring they can operate without the same regulatory burdens as commercial food service establishments. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-14-703(11)(D), 68-14-703