2010 House Bill 5843 / Public Act 145

Exempt hobbyist honey sales from licensure

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-37)

To exempt from license provisions of the state Food Code the retail sale of honey by hobby beekeepers at farmers markets, church bazaars, and school fairs.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 15, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, adds maple syrup producers, and subjects these products to the labeling mandate proposed by House Bill 5280.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To exempt from license provisions of the state Food Code the retail sale of honey by hobby beekeepers or maple syrup produced in Michigan if the amounts annual sales are less than $15,000 per year. House Bill 5280 would impose detailed labeling mandates on the products.

Received in the Senate

June 16, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

July 21, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 28, 2010

Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 3, 2010