Revision: March 6, 2025, 9:39 a.m.
Rep. Bixby, Straf. 13
Rep. J. Aron, Sull. 4
March 3, 2025
2025-0655h
07/08
Amendment to HB 307
Amend RSA 143-A:12, I(a) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(a) "Homestead food operation" means a person who produces homestead food products, excluding potentially hazardous food, only in the home kitchen of that person's primary residence in New Hampshire or a food production area in the person's primary residence that has handwashing, equipment and food storage, food contact surfaces, general sanitation, and pet exclusion areas. As used in this subparagraph:
(1) "Handwashing" means an area with access to a hand cleaning station with hot and cold running potable water, soap, and sanitary hand drying provisions.
(2) "Equipment and food storage" means an area that allows for food, equipment, and utensils to be stored in a manner that prevents contamination.
(3) "Food contact surfaces" means all food contact surfaces in an area able to be cleaned and sanitized.
(4) "General sanitation" means an area maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free from pests and environmental contaminants, whose floors, walls, and ceiling surfaces are durable, smooth and easily cleanable.
(5) "Pet exclusion" means an area that allows for the exclusion of pets during food production.