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CO SB079
Bill
Status
4/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Sonnenberg
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Ranch to Plate Act" to exempt direct sales of animals, animal shares, and meat from state licensure and inspection requirements when sold to informed end consumers.
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Requires sellers to provide written disclaimers informing buyers that products are not regulated or inspected by state or public health agencies and are not intended for resale.
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Permits sales of rabbit meat when raised and slaughtered by the seller, and allows animal shares representing at least one percent ownership in a live animal for future delivery.
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Allows owners to have animals commercially slaughtered, butchered, or processed into value-added products like sausage or jerky.
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Prohibits purchasers from reselling animals or meat and shields sellers from civil liability for damages caused by inadequate cooking or improper preparation by consumers.
Legislative Description
Deregulate Meat Sales Direct To Consumers
Agriculture
Last Action
Governor Signed
4/29/2021