(a) A county may establish a seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license to be required for a producer of a farm product to prepare and offer samples of the farm product for human consumption at a farmer's market or at a public festival or event. (b) A county seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license established under this section shall: (1) Be valid at all farmer's markets in the county; (2) Be valid at any public festival or event in the county; (3) Be valid for the entire season for which it is issued; and (4) Have a single fee as set by the county. (c) A seasonal farmer's market producer sampling licensee shall use the license only to offer samples of a farm product that has been produced by the licensee. (d) The Department shall adopt regulations that: (1) Establish eligibility for the license; (2) Provide for the authorized uses of the license; (3) Establish standards and approved methods under which sampling shall be conducted; (4) Specify the duration of the season during which the license is valid; and (5) Include other provisions that are necessary to protect public health and control foodborne illnesses. (e) A county issuing a seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license shall adopt an ordinance that: (1) Sets the fee for the license; (2) Provides for the enforcement of provisions of law under which the license is issued; and (3) Provides penalties for violations of provisions of law under which the license is issued.
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