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ID S1283
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Agricultural Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Idaho Direct-to-Consumer Commerce Act" allowing producers to sell homemade shelf-stable and perishable food products directly to consumers from farms, ranches, farm stands, and home kitchens without government food safety inspection or licensing
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Permits sale of poultry products (limited to 1,000 birds per year from producer's own raising), domestic rabbit meat, farm-raised fish (excluding catfish), live animals, and "animal shares" where consumers purchase ownership interest in livestock before slaughter
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Requires producers to display conspicuous labels stating products are not subject to government inspection, may contain allergens, and include producer contact information and ingredient lists for multi-ingredient products
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Preempts local governments from adopting rules on direct-to-consumer food sales more stringent than state or federal requirements, and exempts producer transaction records from public disclosure except during confirmed foodborne illness investigations
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Maintains existing regulations for milk and dairy products, prohibits use of direct-to-consumer products in licensed food establishments or public school kitchens, and imposes up to $500 fine for recordkeeping violations
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the Idaho Direct to Consumer Commerce Act.
AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS
Last Action
to Senate
3/16/2026