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This bill transfers the responsibility for inspecting on-farm dairy processing operations from the Department of Health to the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, the Department of Agriculture will now have the jurisdiction and authority to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities, working in collaboration with the Department of Health and local boards of health. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to adopt any necessary rules and regulations to implement these changes, following the guidelines of the Administrative Procedure Act. These regulations will help ensure proper oversight and safety standards for dairy processing activities occurring on farms. The act will take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning the transfer of inspection responsibilities will be implemented right away. By shifting the inspection duties to the Department of Agriculture, the bill aims to streamline the oversight process for on-farm dairy processing and potentially leverage the department's existing expertise in agricultural operations.

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