HB97 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul W. LeeRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Self-service food vendors, vending machines and micro markets defined, Agriculture and Industries to regulate

Summary

This bill moves the regulation of self-service food vendors, like vending machines and micro markets, from the Department of Public Health to the Department of Agriculture and Industries.

What This Bill Does

It defines what a micro market and a vending machine are, and it exempts these venues and their foods from Public Health regulation. It gives the Department of Agriculture and Industries authority to regulate micro markets and vending machines. The change takes effect on the first day of the third month after the bill becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Vendors and operators of micro markets and vending machines would be regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Industries instead of the Department of Public Health.
• The Department of Public Health would no longer regulate micro markets or vending machines.

Key Provisions

• Defines micro market, micro market display, and vending machine.
• Exempts micro markets and vending machines (and the foods/beverages sold by them) from Department of Public Health regulation.
• Transfers regulatory authority for micro markets and vending machines to the Department of Agriculture and Industries.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health Department