Bill > HB5217

This bill amends the Grade A Milk Law of 2001 to modify regulations surrounding the production, sale, and distribution of milk and milk products in Michigan. The bill introduces a new exemption for direct farm-to-consumer producers, allowing them to sell unpasteurized (raw) milk and milk products directly to consumers, provided they comply with specific food safety regulations outlined in the Food Law of 2000. The bill makes several technical changes to existing language, such as clarifying licensing requirements for retail food establishments and milk processing facilities, and updating references to government agencies like the United States Food and Drug Administration. Key modifications include adding a provision that exempts direct farm-to-consumer producers from licensing requirements if they meet certain safety standards, and creating a pathway for selling unpasteurized milk products under strict conditions. The bill also stipulates that it will only take effect if two companion bills (House Bills 5218 and 5219) are also enacted into law, ensuring a coordinated approach to regulating milk sales in the state.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5217