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NJ S3414

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the sale of unpasteurized (raw) milk directly to consumers, but only at the farm where the milk is produced, by farmers holding a valid raw milk permit issued through a new program administered by the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health

  • Requires permit holders to display warning labels on all containers stating "Raw Milk Is Not Pasteurized and May Contain Organisms that Cause Human Disease" and post signs at least 8x11 inches with one-inch lettering conveying the same warning

  • Mandates bimonthly testing of raw milk at the permit holder's expense, with strict standards including bacterial counts not exceeding 10,000 colonies per milliliter, coliform counts under 10 per milliliter, and somatic cell counts under 300,000 per milliliter

  • Requires cattle used for raw milk production to be tested for tuberculosis, brucellosis, Johne's disease, and other diseases; applicants must sign an affidavit certifying no growth hormones will be used

  • Permits revocation occurs after two suspensions within one year for failing to meet quality standards; the bill also allows consumers and farmers to enter private cow-share contracts without requiring a raw milk permit

Legislative Description

Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

6/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth6/10/2024

Full Bill Text

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