ATLANTA (May 3, 2023) | Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 55 into law. SB 55, the Lemonade Stand Act, sponsored by Senator Elena Parent (D – Atlanta), will allow those under the age of 18 to sell non-consumable goods, pre-packaged food items and non-alcoholic beverages on private property without requiring permits or licenses or incurring tax, as long as the revenue totals $5,000 or less in a calendar year.
“The Lemonade Stand Act represents a bipartisan effort to support youth education, empowerment and entrepreneurship,” said Sen. Parent. “Further, the Lemonade Stand Act supports parents by ensuring they are not in a position of having to choose between the hassle and cost of permits, licenses and taxes, looking the other way or just denying their children the opportunity to engage in this long-standing American tradition. I am thankful to my Senate colleagues and especially to Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D – Decatur), for supporting this measure, and I am honored to see this legislation signed today.”
Read the full version of the Lemonade Stand Act here.
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Sen. Elena Parent serves as Chair for the Senate Democratic Caucus. She represents the 42nd Senate District which includes portions of DeKalb County. She may be reached at her office at 404.456.5109 or by email at elena.parent@senate.ga.gov.