Section 437.0201 - Regulation of Food At Farmers' Markets Under Temporary Food Establishment Permits(a) In this section, "farmers' market" and "food" have the meanings assigned by Section 437.020.(b) The department or a local health department may issue a temporary food establishment permit to a person who sells food at a farmers' market, subject to Section 437.0065.(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 339 (S.B. 932), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.(d) This section does not apply to a farmers' market in a county:(1) that has a population of less than 50,000; and(2) over which no local health department has jurisdiction.(e) The executive commissioner, a state enforcement agency, or a local government authority, including a local health department, may not adopt a rule requiring a farmers' market to pay a permit fee for:(1) conducting a cooking demonstration if the demonstration is conducted for a bona fide educational purpose; or(2) providing samples of food.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437.0201
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 373,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 339,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 339,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1275,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2013.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317, Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2011.