New Bill Introduced for Mo Farmers' Markets
Thought I would share the news....(since a friend of mine shared this recently)
If you haven't heard Senator Clemons has introduced Missouri SB 1015 , which creates a state permit that supersedes local permits for certain vendors at farmer's markets.
To some this bill might upset, but no matter what side you stand for...your Senator should hear about it. In my previous job, I learned that many of our politicians don't always understand fully the repercussions of the bills they pass. Not because they do not care...but because they can't be an expert on every issue. That's when it takes the people to contact their Senators and Representatives and inform them about the issues. Here's your opportunity.
The bill states: The act creates a state permit for individuals who sell items at farmer's markets in more than one local jurisdiction. The state permit is not required, but may be used to take the place of locally-required permits in those areas. The Department of Health and Senior Services must administer the permits and must have an on-line application process. The department may charge a processing fee not to exceed $25 per application. Permits are valid for 3 years and may be renewed. The permit does not exempt the holder from complying with any other applicable food safety laws. If passed, this bill will not go into effect until August 28, 2010.
If you haven't heard Senator Clemons has introduced Missouri SB 1015 , which creates a state permit that supersedes local permits for certain vendors at farmer's markets.
To some this bill might upset, but no matter what side you stand for...your Senator should hear about it. In my previous job, I learned that many of our politicians don't always understand fully the repercussions of the bills they pass. Not because they do not care...but because they can't be an expert on every issue. That's when it takes the people to contact their Senators and Representatives and inform them about the issues. Here's your opportunity.
The bill states: The act creates a state permit for individuals who sell items at farmer's markets in more than one local jurisdiction. The state permit is not required, but may be used to take the place of locally-required permits in those areas. The Department of Health and Senior Services must administer the permits and must have an on-line application process. The department may charge a processing fee not to exceed $25 per application. Permits are valid for 3 years and may be renewed. The permit does not exempt the holder from complying with any other applicable food safety laws. If passed, this bill will not go into effect until August 28, 2010.
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