This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to facilitate the production and sale of homemade food items under specific conditions. It introduces definitions for terms such as "homemade food item," which refers to food produced for human consumption at the producer's residential property, and outlines the exemption from licensure, permitting, inspection, packaging, and labeling laws for these items. The bill also establishes that homemade food items must be labeled with specific information, including a statement indicating that the product was made in a non-commercial kitchen, and it allows local health departments and the Department of Agriculture to investigate and halt the sale of items linked to foodborne illnesses.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which potentially hazardous homemade food items can be sold, including requirements for temperature control during transport and labeling. It specifies that homemade food items can be sold by producers directly to consumers or through third-party vendors, with clear signage indicating their homemade status. The legislation aims to streamline the process for homemade food producers while ensuring consumer safety and compliance with federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-35-2, 19-35-5, 19-35-6