1. (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.

2. (b) A county seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license established under this section shall:

   1. (1) Be valid at all farmer's markets in the county;
   2. (2) Be valid at any public festival or event in the county;
   3. (3) Be valid for the entire season for which it is issued; and
   4. (4) Have a single fee as set by the county.
3. (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.

4. (d) The Department shall adopt regulations that:

   1. (1) Establish eligibility for the license;
   2. (2) Provide for the authorized uses of the license;
   3. (3) Establish standards and approved methods under which sampling shall be conducted;
   4. (4) Specify the duration of the season during which the license is valid; and
   5. (5) Include other provisions that are necessary to protect public health and control foodborne illnesses.

5. (e) A county issuing a seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license shall adopt an ordinance that:

   1. (1) Sets the fee for the license;
   2. (2) Provides for the enforcement of provisions of law under which the license is issued; and
   3. (3) Provides penalties for violations of provisions of law under which the license is issued.

Added by Acts 2010, c. 247, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010. Amended by Acts 2011, c. 437, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011.