HB528 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Margie WilcoxRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Mobile Co., co. commission authorize to exempt intermittent food service establishment from regulation by co. health dept. in association with regional celebration or tradition
Summary: HB528 would exempt certain temporary food vendors in Mobile County from health department regulation when they operate only for regional celebrations and meet basic safety requirements.
What This Bill Does
It defines intermittent food service establishments as those with a Mobile County address that do not operate in regular business but serve food up to three days per week at a single location during recurring events. It requires these vendors to file a no-charge online exemption application two business days before the event and to meet basic safety standards (knowledge of proper food temperatures, a handwashing facility, and garbage containment). If the criteria are met, the Mobile County Health Department would not regulate these establishments for that event, with the measure taking effect immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Intermittent food service establishments in Mobile County that do not operate in their regular line of business and only serve food for up to three days per week at a single location during a regional celebration or tradition; they would be exempt from health department regulation if they file the online exemption and meet safety requirements.
Mobile County Health Department; its regulatory authority would be limited for these exempt establishments and would continue to regulate other vendors not meeting the exemption.

Key Provisions
Definition of intermittent food service establishment: located in Mobile County, not operating in regular business, up to three days per week, at a single location, tied to a recurring regional event.
Exemption process: online exemption application on the Mobile County Public Health website, at no charge, due two business days before the event; operator must ensure proper food temperatures, have a handwashing facility, and plan for adequate garbage containment.
Regulatory effect: the Health Department shall not regulate these intermittent establishments for the associated regional event if they meet the criteria.
Effective date: the act becomes effective immediately following passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Mobile County