Bill > HB1073

This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and cream by expanding definitions and creating new provisions for their sale. The bill introduces several new definitions, including "raw milk product" (which encompasses items like butter, cheese, and yogurt made from unpasteurized milk) and "retail raw milk or cream" (raw milk from dairy farms with specific certification). The key change allows the sale of raw milk and raw milk products in Missouri under specific conditions: these products must be sold with a prominent warning label stating the potential health risks, and they can be sold at grocery stores, farmers markets, and similar establishments. Additionally, individual consumers can purchase raw milk directly from a farm for personal use. The bill mandates that dairy farms producing raw milk must have their herds annually tested and certified as tuberculosis-free and brucellosis-free. This legislation represents a significant shift from previous regulations, which generally prohibited the sale of unpasteurized milk, by creating a regulated pathway for raw milk sales while emphasizing consumer awareness of potential health risks associated with consuming unpasteurized dairy products.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1073&year=2025&code=R