Utah HB0379 exempts licensed child care providers from food service establishment regulations and authorizes the Department of Health and Human.

Utah HB0379 amends existing laws to exempt licensed child care providers from food service establishment regulations. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to establish health standards for these providers, including rules for food safety and sanitation. These rules must be based on the volume of food prepared and types of food preparation, rather than the number of children cared for. The bill also includes definitions for various terms related to food preparation and safety, and makes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes.

Utah HB0379 exempts licensed child care providers from food service establishment regulations and authorizes the Department of Health and Human.

Utah HB0379 amends existing laws to exempt licensed child care providers from food service establishment regulations. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to establish health standards for these providers, including rules for food safety and sanitation. These rules must be based on the volume of food prepared and types of food preparation, rather than the number of children cared for. The bill also includes definitions for various terms related to food preparation and safety, and makes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes.