96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
SB3977

 

Introduced 1/6/2011, by Sen. David Luechtefeld

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
410 ILCS 625/3.3 new

    Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Provides that a city, county, or other local unit of government shall not adopt or enforce licensing ordinances or regulations for persons regulated under the provisions concerning farmers' markets. Provides that by July 1, 2011, the Director of Public Health in accordance with the provisions concerning farmers' markets shall adopt rules and regulatory guidelines for foods often found at farmers' markets and other food events. Provides that operators of stands and concessions who wish to sell products other than fresh, uncut, and unprocessed produce must contact each local health department in the region in which they will be operating to obtain specific requirements. Sets forth provisions concerning the transportation and delivery of food and food equipment. Sets forth provisions concerning specific food items. Effective immediately.


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A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning public health.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act is
5amended by adding Section 3.3 as follows:
 
6    (410 ILCS 625/3.3 new)
7    Sec. 3.3. Farmers' markets.
8    (a) For the purposes of this Section, "farmers' markets"
9means publicly held markets in which locally produced
10agricultural products are to be bought and sold.
11    (b) A city, county, or other unit of local government shall
12not adopt or enforce licensing ordinances or regulations for
13persons regulated under this Section.
14    (c) By July 1, 2011, the Director of Public Health, in
15accordance with this Section, shall adopt rules and regulatory
16guidelines for foods often found at farmers' markets and other
17food events. These foods shall include, but not be limited to,
18raw agricultural products, including fresh fruits and
19vegetables; popcorn, grains, seeds, beans, and nuts that are
20whole, unprocessed, unpackaged, and unsprouted; fresh herb
21springs and dried herbs in bunches; baked goods sold at
22farmers' markets; cut fruits and vegetables; milk and cheese
23products; ice cream; syrups; wild and cultivated mushrooms;

 

 

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1apple cider and other fruit and vegetable juices; herb vinegar;
2garlic-in-oil; flavored oils; pickles, relishes, salsas, and
3other canned items; shell eggs; meat and poultry; fish; and
4commercially produced prepackaged food products.
5    (d) Local regulations may be applied to foods not often
6found at farmers' markets and any other food products not
7regulated by the Director pursuant to subsection (c) of this
8Section as well as live animals to be sold at farmers' markets.
9    (e) Operators of stands and concessions who wish to sell
10products other than fresh, uncut, and unprocessed produce must
11contact each local health department in the region in which
12they will be operating to obtain specific requirements,
13including necessary inspection, food permits, and licenses.
14Fresh, whole, uncut, and unprocessed produce, such as produce
15described in the Farm Products Marketing Act, is exempt from
16inspections and licensing fees.
17    (f) The following foods are prohibited from sale or
18distribution at farmers' markets: raw milk or any dairy
19products made with raw milk; home-butchered meat, poultry, or
20wild game animals; home-canned foods; home vacuum-packaged
21products; sandwiches prepared at home; and ice cream made in an
22uninspected facility.
23    (g) During transportation and delivery, food and food
24equipment must be protected from insects, flies, animals, dust
25and dirt, unnecessary handling, chemicals, and other
26contamination. Delivery vehicles or other equipment used for

 

 

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1such transportation must be constructed so as to be easily
2cleanable.
3    (h) The operator of each stand or sales area is responsible
4for maintaining the stand or sales area in a neat, clean, and
5sanitary condition. An adequate number of tightly covered waste
6containers must be provided for disposal of garbage and refuse.
7These containers must be stored to eliminate the potential for
8contamination of any food products. At the close of each
9business day, each vendor shall clean their stand and
10surrounding area.
11    (i) Any prepared, processed, baked, or cut food must be
12packaged or wrapped for protection and have the required
13labeling. Food on display in open air markets must be
14adequately protected from incidental public handling, dirt,
15and other contamination. Food must be stored off the ground and
16off the floor. Any wrapping or container for prepared,
17processed, baked, or cut food must be constructed of safe,
18non-toxic, and food-grade materials. Food products must be
19enclosed and protected from pests overnight.
20    (j) Non-potentially hazardous foods may be prepared in
21non-inspected kitchens, provided the products are sold or
22distributed on an occasional basis and not as routine business.
 
23    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
24becoming law.