Bill > SB2281

This bill establishes specific requirements for livestock producers to qualify for a "custom slaughter exemption," which allows for the slaughter of cattle, sheep, swine, and goats without certain regulatory oversight, provided the meat is for personal consumption. To be eligible, producers must allow customers to inspect and select their animal, and animals presented for slaughter can have multiple owners. Crucially, the sale or purchase of the animal must be finalized before it is slaughtered, and the slaughter plant must receive the name, address, and phone number of each owner. All meat produced under this exemption must be clearly marked "Not for Sale," and the price can only be calculated based on the animal's head count or live weight, not its dressed or final meat weight. Ultimately, any meat processed under this exemption is strictly for the personal use of the owner(s), their household members, and their non-paying guests and employees.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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