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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to raw milk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the allowable methods for raw milk farmers to distribute their product directly to consumers. It would permit licensed raw milk farmers to deliver raw milk directly to consumers' homes or to pre-established receiving sites, including through community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, as long as the farmer maintains a contractual relationship with the consumer. Additionally, the bill allows raw milk farmers to sell raw milk at their farm stands, even if the stand is not contiguous to the raw milk dairy. The Department of Agricultural Resources would be tasked with adopting regulations governing the handling, packaging, storage, testing, and transportation of raw milk, including allowing for non-mechanical refrigeration.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Anne Gobi (D)*,
David DeCoste (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Paul Schmid (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S540 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S540.pdf |
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