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Alabama advances bill to simplify food truck inspections

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March 3, 2026

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A committee in the Alabama house has advanced legislation that would require food trucks to get an inspection from the state which would work in all localities. The bill, SB 197, would remove the need for health and fire inspections from multiple counties, according to a report by the Alabama Reflector.

Following approval, the bill is moving to the House. The Alabama Department of Public Health and State Fire Marshal's Office are satisfied with the bill. It states a food truck operator or mobile food unit can be fined up to $500 or receive a three month jail sentence if they operate without a valid health and fire inspection certificate.

Local health and fire officials can still inspect food trucks under the bill.

"The great thing about these food truck associations, they understand the rules, and for the most part, are following. I know of no violations currently," Sen. Dan Roberts, bill sponsor told the news outlet.

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