The bill, HB 467, focuses on the regulation of raw milk sales and introduces several key provisions to enhance safety and oversight. It authorizes the commission to adopt labeling requirements consistent with those set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials. Additionally, it mandates monthly salmonella testing of raw milk at accredited laboratories and requires producers to provide test results to the commission or customers upon request, retaining these results for at least two years. The bill also empowers the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to temporarily suspend the sale or distribution of raw milk if it is linked to an outbreak of a contagious disease, with oversight from legislative committees.

Significant changes include the removal of a proposed statutory framework for the sale of raw milk products, which would have established definitions and requirements related to sanitation, labeling, and health standards. The bill also includes a specific warning label for raw milk, stating it is not for human consumption due to potential harmful bacteria. The amendments adopted by the Senate include these safety measures while rejecting a proposal to name the legislation after a senator. Overall, the bill aims to ensure the safe sale of raw milk while providing necessary regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
HB467 Engrossed: 3:1391(23)
HB467 Enrolled: 3:1391(23)
HB467 Act 699: 3:1391(23)