§ 21-309.2
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§21–309.2.
(a)A county may establish a seasonal farmer’s market producer sampling license to be required for a producer of a farm product to prepare and offer samples of the farm product for human consumption at a farmer’s market or at a public festival or event.
(b)A county seasonal farmer’s market producer sampling license established under this section shall:
(1)Be valid at all farmer’s markets in the county;
(2)Be valid at any public festival or event in the county;
(3)Be valid for the entire season for which it is issued; and
(4)Have a single fee as set by the county.
(c)A seasonal farmer’s market producer sampling licensee shall use the license only to offer samples of a farm product that has been produced by the licensee.
(d)The Department shall adopt regulations that:
(1)Establish eligibility for the license;
(2)Provide for the authorized uses of the license;
(3)Establish standards and approved methods under which sampling shall be conducted;
(4)Specify the duration of the season during which the license is valid; and
(5)Include other provisions that are necessary to protect public health and control foodborne illnesses.
(e)A county issuing a seasonal farmer’s market producer sampling license shall adopt an ordinance that:
(1)Sets the fee for the license;
(2)Provides for the enforcement of provisions of law under which the license is issued; and
(3)Provides penalties for violations of provisions of law under which the license is issued.