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Senate advances triennial-review bill to raise retail food inspection fees over three years
Summary
Senate Finance moved SB 25-285 to Appropriations after sponsors and stakeholders described a triennial review process that recommended phased fee increases to fund local retail food inspections, which now cover roughly 40% of program costs.
Senate Finance on Oct. 12 voted to advance Senate Bill 25-285, which implements the recommendations of Colorados triennial review of the retail food program and phases in increased retail food establishment license fees to better fund inspections and compliance assistance.
Sponsor testimony said the retail food inspection program currently funds about 40% of required workload through fees, creating inspection backlogs that raise public-health risks. The bill requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to convene…
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