Home Bakers Seek Easing Of NM Rules On Sales At Farmers Markets

February 11, 2019: 12:00 AM EST

Home-based bakers in New Mexico are eagerly supporting a bill in the state legislature that would legalize the limited sale of un-inspected food items, including bread, at farmers markets. The bill –House Bill 463, or the Food Freedom Act – was referred to, but not heard by the pertinent House committees. New Mexico has some of the most restrictive rules in the U.S. regarding cottage industries. Proponents of the bill say they would like to see a law similar to one in Texas – “a more lenient approach” – that acknowledges that customers at a farmers market know they are purchasing food prepared in someone's home. The New Mexico legislative session ends in mid-March.[Image Credit: © Pexels from Pixabay]

Dianne L Stallings , "More lenient law sought for home-baked goods at farmers markets", Ruidoso News (New Mexico), February 11, 2019, © ruidosonews.com

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