The bill amends the "Grade A milk law of 2001" by updating sections 30 and 68 to clarify licensing requirements and regulations for the production, processing, and sale of grade A milk and milk products. Key changes include the insertion of language that specifies individuals must be licensed to produce, collect samples, transport, process, label, distribute, or sell grade A milk, with certain exemptions for retail food establishments and direct farm-to-consumer producers. Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for initial grade A dairy farm permit applicants to complete education on drug residue avoidance control measures before receiving their permit.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the stipulations regarding pasteurization, allowing for exceptions under specific conditions. It states that unpasteurized milk and milk products may be sold directly to consumers by licensed producers or their designated agents, provided they comply with existing food law regulations. The amendments also include changes to the language regarding compliance and requirements, such as replacing "shall" with "must" to emphasize the necessity of adherence to the law. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of two other related bills in the legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 288.500, 288.538