(a) All farmers markets operating within the state shall register with the department. Farmers markets shall register on a form prepared by the department and provide information to the department regarding:
(1) The type of farmers market;
(2) The location, dates, and hours of operation;
(3) The farmers markets vendors; and
(4) Any other information required by the department.
(b) Upon submission of all required items, each farmers market shall be issued a Farmers Market Registration. Each farmers market shall display its registration in a conspicuous manner.
(c) Except for consignment farmers markets, which are required to apply for and obtain a food establishment permit from a local health department, no other type of farmers market is required to apply for and obtain a food establishment permit from a local health department.
(d) The department may establish regulations permitting the sampling of certain farm and food products at farmers markets by vendors.
(e) The department may establish penalties for violation of this section by legislative rule, pursuant to the provisions of 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code.