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Bill Summary · LC 1013

Summary: LC 1013 — Generally revise laws related to Cottage Food Act

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 1013
  • Title: Generally revise laws related to Cottage Food Act
  • Subject: Agriculture; Health
  • Purpose: The bill is described as a general revision of the laws governing the Cottage Food Act. The specific revisions and policy changes are not provided in the available information.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: November 11, 2024
  • Drafter Assigned: November 11, 2024
  • On Hold: December 29, 2024
  • Draft Died in Process: May 23, 2025 (status indicates the draft did not advance and the process did not result in enactment)
  • Current status: Died in Process (LC)

Purpose and Intent

  • The stated objective of LC 1013 is to generally revise the Cottage Food Act.
  • No detailed text is provided in the available record to specify the exact changes, enhancements, or policy directions proposed by the bill.
  • As a general revamp, potential goals in similar bills typically include updating regulatory language, clarifying requirements for cottage producers, and aligning the act with current public health or consumer safety standards. However, no specific provisions can be confirmed for LC 1013.

Key Provisions (Availability and Limitations)

  • Specific provisions, thresholds, or changes are not available in the provided information.
  • Because the full text is not included here, readers should not assume particular requirements (e.g., which foods are allowed, labeling rules, licensing, inspection, or income thresholds) unless the text is consulted.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Potentially affected:
    • Cottage food producers and aspiring home-based food entrepreneurs
    • Consumers who purchase cottage foods
    • State and local health and agriculture departments responsible for enforcement and guidance
  • Given the bill did not advance, there is no immediate legal effect or change to current law. If enacted in the future, affected parties would need to review the final text to understand new compliance requirements and costs.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • The bill progressed through introduction and drafting stages in late 2024, but the draft died in process by May 2025.
  • Status changes suggest no further legislative action on LC 1013 in its current form, though a future reintroduction with a new number or revised text could occur.

Next Steps for Readers

  • For a detailed understanding, obtain the full text of LC 1013 (if available) or any substitute versions to review specific revisions proposed.
  • Monitor official legislative databases for updates on Cottage Food Act revisions or new bills that address cottage food regulations.

This summary captures the information publicly available about LC 1013 and its status. If you obtain the bill text or sponsor memos, I can provide a more detailed, provision-specific analysis.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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