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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-57-504. Food freedom

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Unless otherwise provided in this section, homemade food or drink products produced and sold in compliance with this subchapter are exempt from state licensure, certification, inspection, and packaging and labeling requirements.

(b) A transaction under this subchapter shall:

(1)(A) Be directly between the seller and the informed end consumer.

(B) The seller of a homemade food or drink product may be the producer of the homemade food or drink product, an agent of the producer, or a third-party vendor, including a retail shop or grocery store;

(2) Occur in Arkansas or in another state if the seller complies with all applicable federal laws;

(3) Not involve the sale of meat, poultry, seafood, or time/temperature control for safety food products;

(4) Be delivered by the producer, agent of the producer, third-party vendor, or third-party carrier to the informed end consumer; and

(5) Satisfy the disclosure requirements in § 20-57-505.

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