April 27, 2006, Introduced by Reps. Farrah and Clack and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled
"Food law of 2000,"
by amending section 2129 (MCL 289.2129).
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 2129. (1) Upon request, the department may review and
issue approval of food safety training materials and food safety
training programs including, but not limited to, home-study
programs and computer-assisted training. Approval of food safety
training materials and food safety training programs expires 3
years from the date of original issuance.
(2) To receive department approval, a food safety training
material shall be reviewed for and contain the following:
(a) Accuracy and consistency with this act and the food code.
(b) Manager knowledge training that includes the knowledge
requirements of section 2-102.11 of the food code.
(3) The issuance date for each original certificate issued
under an approved food safety training program is the date the
individual successfully completes the examination. A certificate
expires 5 years from the date of original issuance. Any replacement
or duplicate certificate shall have as its expiration date the same
expiration date that was on the original certificate. Certified
individuals may be recertified by passing a food safety
certification examination or through an approved recertification
training program.
(4) An individual certified under a training program approved
under this section shall be recognized with full faith and credit
by a local unit of government throughout the state.
(5) This section does not prohibit any local legislative body
from implementing a food handler program, an employee health
certification program, or a manager certification program, provided
it is not in conflict with this section.
(6) Not later than June 1, 2006, the department shall
recommend to license holders and local health departments food
safety training materials regarding the food allergen labeling and
consumer protection act of 2004, Public Law 108-282. The food
safety training materials shall be designed to address the needs
and concerns of potential food-allergic consumers.
(7) Not later than June 1, 2006, a food establishment shall
provide a notice on its selection information, substantially
similar to the following:
"Allergy warning: If you have a food allergy, please notify
your server and he or she will try to accommodate you.".
(8) As used in this section, "selection information" means
whatever consumers read to make their order selections, such as a
menu, table tent, placard, chalkboard, or other written means.