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DE SB273

DE SB273
An Act To Amend Title 3 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Milk And Milk Products.


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Introduced
05/02/2024
In Committee
06/06/2024
Crossed Over
05/23/2024
Passed
06/27/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/26/2024

Introduced Session

152nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

This Act legalizes the sale and distribution of raw milk and products derived from raw milk by dairy producers directly to consumers for human consumption. This Act also removes the unused definitions of Delaware fresh milk and northeastern fresh milk from Subchapter VI of Title 3. The definition of fresh milk under current § 3175 of Title 3 is retained.

AI Summary

This bill legalizes the sale and distribution of raw milk and products derived from raw milk by dairy producers directly to consumers for human consumption in Delaware. The bill establishes a raw milk permit system, labeling requirements, and regulatory oversight by the Department of Agriculture to ensure product safety. The bill also removes unused definitions of "Delaware fresh milk" and "northeastern fresh milk" from existing law, while retaining the definition of "fresh milk." The bill is to be implemented either one year from the date of enactment or upon the Department of Agriculture publishing notice that final regulations have been adopted to implement the Act, whichever occurs earlier. The bill may be cited as the "The Consumer Choice Milk Act."

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Signed by Governor (on 09/26/2024)

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