The bill amends the Grade A Milk Law of 2001 by updating the definition of the "Pasteurized milk ordinance" or "PMO" to refer to the 2023 revision published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, replacing the previous reference to the 2017 revision. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions of various terms related to the dairy industry, including "person," "processor," "producer," "receiving station," "registered name," "retail," "retail food establishment," "sample transfer instrument," "sanitary standards," "sell-by date," "single service containers and closures," and "standard methods."

The bill also includes a provision that allows for the approval of sanitary standards and practices on a case-by-case basis by the director, ensuring that the dairy industry adheres to current health and safety regulations. Overall, these amendments aim to modernize the legal framework governing the dairy industry in Michigan, ensuring compliance with updated federal standards and improving clarity in the definitions used within the law.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 288.476