It is a great idea.

However, State food handling rules differ greatly.  An individual who uses
all his product won't be affected.  However, it is possible that a club or
organization may not be exempt from food handling rules depending on how
it is organized and how use of a co-op extractor is arranged.  And some of
the folks who produce more honey than they can use but who fall short of
being in business, may wish to market some of their honey to recoup some
costs.

It is easy to find out which, if any, rules apply.  If questions are
properly phrased, it may be possible to learn how to avoid becoming
subject to rules which might otherwise apply.  Better to know now than get
nailed later. And, frankly, while some of the rules seem tedious or silly,
most have been developed to ensure a clean and safe product.  Familiarity
with them can't hurt.

>I think that if somebody is making SO MUCH honey that they are in the
>business, then THEY can afford their own extractor.  I think it is a great
>idea for a club of INDIVIDUALS who do it as a hobby for personal
>consumption.   Rich

>On Sun, 25 Apr 1999, Richard Yarnell wrote:
>Be sure to check with your State to make sure you meet all the food
>handling requirements they may impose.

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