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AR HB1699

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Les Eaves

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-59-248 to add raw sheep milk to the list of unpasteurized milk products that may be sold directly to consumers at farms.

  • Allows incidental sales of raw goat milk, raw sheep milk, and unpasteurized whole milk when average monthly sales do not exceed 500 gallons.

  • Requires sellers to post a 2' x 4' sign at the point of sale stating the farm name, address, and a disclaimer that the product is unpasteurized and not state-inspected, with consumers assuming all liability for health issues.

  • Requires sellers to affix labels to bottles or packages with the farm name, address, and the same health liability disclaimer.

  • Requires farmers selling unpasteurized milk to permit customers to inspect their cows and barns upon request.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Laws Concerning Sales Of Raw Milk To Authorize The Sale Of Raw Sheep Milk.

Last Action

Notification that HB1699 is now Act 846

4/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/18/2019
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/5/2019

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