Sec. 437.0203. REGULATION OF COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AT FARMERS' MARKETS. (a) In this section, "farmers' market" and "food" have the meanings assigned by Section 437.020 . (b) Except as provided by this section and Sections 437.020 , 437.0201 , and 437.0202 : (1) this chapter does not regulate cooking demonstrations at a farmers' market; and (2) a rule adopted under state law may not regulate cooking demonstrations at a farmers' market. (c) A person may conduct a cooking demonstration at a farmers' market only if: (1) regardless of whether the demonstrator provides a sample of food to consumers, the farmers' market that hosts the demonstration: (A) has an establishment operator with a valid certification under Subchapter D , Chapter 438 , supervising the demonstration; and (B) complies with Sections 437.020 and 437.0202 , the requirements of a temporary food establishment under this chapter, and rules adopted under this chapter; and (2) when the demonstrator provides a sample of food to consumers: (A) the demonstrator provides a sample only and not a full serving; and (B) samples of food prepared during a demonstration are disposed of not later than two hours after the beginning of the demonstration.
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