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Senate debates 'lemonade-stand freedom' bill after cities warn of lost revenue
Summary
Senators debated a measure to exempt youth-run and small hobby businesses from local licensure and inspection, a bill sponsor called the 'lemonade stand freedom' proposal. Lawmakers questioned fiscal impacts and municipal carve-outs during extended floor debate; the bill was laid on the calendar for later consideration.
The Missouri Senate debated a bill aiming to shield child-run businesses and small hobby operations from local licensure and inspection requirements on Monday, a measure its sponsor called the "lemonade stand freedom" bill.
Senator from Jefferson moved the senate substitute for Senate Bill 145 and told colleagues the bill would let "every child in the state of Missouri be free from licensure requirements" while carving out an exemption for hobby businesses under $10,000 in annual revenue. "In Kimswick ... the Jefferson County Health Department reached…
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