An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs
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H114 — An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs
Bill Text
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The bill establishes a regulatory framework for cottage food operations, allowing them to operate without certain state and local regulations while mandating consumer information requirements.
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Section 146 of chapter 94
Local boards of health shall not establish rules or regulations for cottage food operations.
Local boards of health are prohibited from regulating cottage food operations.
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Section 1 of chapter 94
‘cottage food operation’, in sections 146 and 330, is a person who produces cottage food products only in the home kitchen of that person’s domestic residence for retail sale directly to the consumer either in person, including but not limited to farmers markets, public events, and roadside stands, by telephone, internet, or mail delivery.
Defines 'cottage food operation' to clarify who can produce cottage food products.
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Section 1 of chapter 94
‘Cottage food product’ in section 330, is a non-time/temperature control for safety food including but not limited to baked goods, jams or jellies, and other non-time/temperature control for food safety food produced at a cottage food operation.
Defines 'cottage food product' to specify the types of foods that can be sold.
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Chapter 94
Section 330. (a) Other than requirements set forth in this section, a cottage food operation is exempt from permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labelling requirements for food establishments set by State law, the Department of Public Health, and local boards of health.
Exempts cottage food operations from many typical food establishment regulations.
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Chapter 94
(b) This section does not exempt a cottage food business from any applicable State or federal tax laws.
Clarifies that tax laws still apply to cottage food operations.
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Chapter 94
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impede the Department of Public Health or local health boards in any investigation of a reported foodborne illness.
Ensures that public health investigations can still occur despite the exemption.
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Chapter 94
(d) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the Department of Public Health or local health boards from providing assistance, consultation, or an inspection at the request of the producer of a cottage food product.
Allows health departments to assist cottage food operators as needed.
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Chapter 94
(e) Cottage food operations must provide the following information to the consumer: ...
Mandates specific consumer information disclosures for cottage food products.
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Chapter 94
(f) The information required in subsection (e) must be provided: ...
Specifies how consumer information must be displayed based on the sales method.
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Chapter 94
(g) The Department of Public Health shall establish and maintain a voluntary cottage food operation registry.
Creates a registry for cottage food operators to simplify identification.
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Chapter 94
(h) The Department of Public Health shall make available an application for the cottage food operation registry that provides for the following: ...
Outlines the application process for the cottage food operation registry.
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Chapter 94
(i) The cottage food operation shall update the Department of Public Health when there is a change to any of the registration details ...
Requires cottage food operators to keep their registration information current.
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Chapter 94
(j) The Department of Public Health shall not require cottage food operators to register for a personal identification number.
Clarifies that registration for a personal identification number is not mandatory.
Sponsors
- Nicholas A. Boldyga · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Nicholas A. Boldyga Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H114 do?
- An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs
- Who sponsors H114?
- H114 is sponsored by Nicholas A. Boldyga (Republican).
- What is the current status of H114?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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