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UT HB0283
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Kohler
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AI Summary
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Requires raw milk producers to register annually with the Utah Department of Agriculture via postcard application, including business name, address, and species of lactating animals
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Establishes safety standards prohibiting raw milk from containing drug residues, more than 20,000 CFU/mL aerobic bacteria, more than 10 CFU/mL coliforms, or detectable levels of listeria, salmonella, campylobacter, or shiga toxin-producing E. coli
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Mandates labeling requirements including "RAW MILK" in letters at least 1/4 inch high, a warning that raw milk "may be unsafe," black caps for fluid milk, and producer information including registration number and consume-by date
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Prohibits sale of raw milk through food service establishments, commercial kitchens, or under the Homemade Food Act, and restricts sales to within Utah only
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Creates tiered penalty structure for violations: up to $500 for first offense, $1,000 for second, and $3,000 for third offense within 12 months; foodborne illness outbreaks trigger 14-day cease and desist orders with escalating fines
Legislative Description
Raw Milk Amendments
Food Quality
Last Action
House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
3/6/2026