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This bill allows registered small farm producers to sell raw milk and raw milk products directly to consumers under specific conditions. The bill establishes a registration system for small farms with less than 12 animal units (defined as one mature cow, five mature goats, or five mature sheep) to sell raw milk products. Producers must register annually with the state, with two tiers of registration: a free tier for sales up to $5,000 per year and a $50 tier for sales up to $78,000 per year. To qualify, producers must complete a food safety and animal health class, provide proof that their animals have tested negative for tuberculosis and brucellosis, and follow specific labeling requirements. Products must be labeled with the farm's name, registration number, address, production date, and a disclaimer that the products are not subject to state inspection. Sales can occur directly from the farm, at home, or at community events and farmers' markets, subject to local ordinances. The bill also exempts these registered small farm producers from standard pasteurization requirements, allowing them to sell raw milk products while maintaining basic safety and transparency standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0490&ssn=0&y=2025