This bill establishes a regulatory framework for microenterprise home kitchen operations in Washington State, defining key terms such as "domestic residence," "home kitchen," and "microenterprise home kitchen operation." It outlines permissible activities, including direct sales and catering, while mandating the state board to adopt operational rules by July 1, 2027. The legislation sets restrictions on meal sales, food safety, and hygiene practices, allowing exemptions from certain food service code requirements as long as sanitary conditions are maintained. The permitting process requires applicants to submit standard operating procedures and undergo inspections by local health jurisdictions, with annual permit renewals and specific conditions for inspections.

Furthermore, the bill details the inspection process, emphasizing documentation by health inspectors and compliance with hygiene standards, including restrictions on concurrent domestic activities during food preparation. It clarifies that microenterprise home kitchen operations are permitted uses of residential property, prohibiting additional local restrictions or permits and ensuring they are not classified as a change of occupancy under building codes. The Department of Health is tasked with maintaining statistics on these operations and reporting to the legislature by July 1, 2027. The act is set to expire on December 31, 2029, unless specific funding is secured by June 30, 2025.