HB347 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Margie WilcoxRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
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: HB347 gives Mobile County the authority to regulate intermittent food service establishments that operate at temporary exempt events designated by Mobile County.
What This Bill Does
It defines what counts as an intermittent food service establishment and what qualifies as a temporary exempt event. It requires operators to file a no-fee online exemption application at least five business days before the event and to provide the event site, vendor names, and a general description of foods. It imposes safety requirements (food handler card, handwashing facility, waste containment plan) and limits exemptions to four per calendar year at a single location. It allows exemptions to be granted outside standard regulation with local government approval, and creates specific exemptions for churches fundraising and crawfish boils if conditions are met.

Who It Affects
Intermittent food service establishments in Mobile County that do not regularly operate but may serve food during temporary exempt events, who must apply for exemptions and meet safety requirements.
Local government authorities (Mobile County Health Department, municipalities, and the county commission) responsible for granting exemptions and enforcing the rules.

Key Provisions
Defines intermittent food service establishment and temporary exempt event.
Requires a no-charge online exemption application filed at least five business days before the event with event location, vendor names, and a general description of foods.
Requires safety measures: food handlers card, handwashing facility, and waste/garbage containment; bans certain low-acid foods in hermetically sealed containers unless from a permitted establishment.
Exemption limit: not more than four exemptions per calendar year at a single location for recurring events; exemptions may be granted outside regulation with local approval for designated areas.
Section allowing church fundraising exemptions on church premises; crawfish boil exemption for bars or similar establishments if conditions are met.
Effective immediately after governor approval.

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Subjects: Mobile County