Bill > HB1048

This bill amends Arkansas law to expand the locations and methods for selling raw milk (unpasteurized milk from goats, sheep, and whole milk) directly to consumers. Currently, the law allows raw milk to be sold only at the farm where it is produced, but this bill would now permit such sales at farmer's markets and through farm delivery services as well. The legislation clarifies that these incidental sales and their advertising are not prohibited under existing subchapter regulations. By adding these new provisions, the bill provides farmers with more flexibility in selling raw milk products, potentially making it easier for consumers to access these goods while maintaining the "incidental" nature of the sales. The changes will allow farmers to sell their raw milk through additional channels beyond the traditional on-farm sales model, which could help small-scale dairy producers reach more customers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1048&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R