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AR HB1536
Bill
Status
4/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Randy Alexander
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AI Summary
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Increases the threshold for "incidental sales" of unpasteurized whole milk and raw goat milk from 100 gallons to 500 gallons per month on average.
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Requires sellers of unpasteurized whole milk to post a sign at the point of sale (minimum 2 feet by 4 feet) and affix labels to bottles/packages with farm name, address, and a disclaimer that the product is unpasteurized, uninspected, and the consumer assumes all liability for health issues.
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Allows direct sales of unpasteurized whole milk and raw goat milk to consumers at the farm where produced and permits advertising of such incidental sales.
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Requires farmers selling fresh unpasteurized milk to permit customer inspection of their cows and barns upon request.
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Defines "locally produced whole milk products" as whole milk produced on an Arkansas farm with specific butterfat (3.25%) and solids content requirements, excluding colostrum milk from specific time periods around calving.
Legislative Description
To Promote Local Milk Products; To Allow The Incidental Sale Of Whole Milk That Is Not Pasteurized; And To Allow The State Board Of Health To Make Rules For The Sales.
Last Action
Notification that HB1536 is now Act 1209
4/12/2013