Amends the agriculture and markets law to regulate retail food stores, food service establishments, and food warehouses, including licensing.
The bill amends the agriculture and markets law to establish licensing requirements for retail food stores, food service establishments, and food warehouses. It defines terms such as "retail food store" and "food warehouse," and mandates that these establishments must be licensed. The commissioner of agriculture and markets is authorized to grant, suspend, or revoke licenses based on various criteria, including false statements, inadequate sanitation, and criminal convictions. The bill also requires inspections, with increased frequency for establishments that fail inspections.
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