Bill > HB849

This bill modifies existing Missouri law regarding the sale of raw milk and cream by introducing several key changes. The bill expands definitions in state milk regulations to include a new category called "Grade A retail raw milk or cream", which refers to raw milk or cream produced on dairy farms that meet specific sanitation and bacteriological standards. Under the new provisions, Grade A retail raw milk or cream can now be sold to grocery stores, restaurants, and similar establishments, whereas previous law only allowed pasteurized milk products to be sold to such venues. The bill also establishes new requirements for raw milk producers, mandating that dairy farms producing raw milk must have their herds accredited or certified by the USDA as tuberculosis-free and brucellosis-free, with annual testing required while the herd is in the process of obtaining certification. Additionally, bottlers and distributors of Grade A retail raw milk or cream must be inspected by the state milk board at least annually. The legislation maintains the existing provision that individual consumers can purchase and receive raw milk or cream directly from a farm for personal use. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in raw milk sales while maintaining public health standards through rigorous inspection and certification requirements.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB849&year=2025&code=R