Michigan's Food Law of 2000 requires statewide licensing for mobile food establishments through MDARD or local health departments, with uniform sanitation standards based on the FDA Food Code.
The Michigan Food Law (MCL 289.1101 et seq.) requires all food establishments, including mobile food establishments and special transitory food units (STFUs), to obtain a state license through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) or delegated local health department. STFU licenses are valid statewide, allowing operators to sell anywhere in Michigan, while mobile food establishment licenses are county-specific. Operators must follow the Michigan Modified FDA Food Code, including handwashing, temperature control, and commissary requirements. Local zoning, parking, and time-place ordinances remain enforceable, but the food safety and licensing framework is uniform statewide.
License suspension, civil fines up to $1,000 per violation under MCL 289.4117, and closure orders for imminent health hazards.
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