SB 841 – Allows farmers to sell up to 100 gallons of raw milk or cream per day at farmers markets

• Sponsor: Ridgeway
• LR Number: 6002S.01I
• Committee: Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
• Last Action: 3/28/2012 - Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 841 - Current law provides a limited exception to state milk inspection laws for a farmer to sell raw milk or cream directly to consumers if delivered to them for their own use. The act expands the exception to allow a farmer to sell up to 100 gallons of raw milk or cream per day at a farmer's market.

The act is similar to HB 1351 (2010) and HB 233 (2009).

ERIKA JAQUES