The bill proposes the repeal of sections 196.931 and 196.935 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and enacts two new sections that regulate the sale of raw milk and related products. Key definitions are established, including "Grade A pasteurized milk," "Grade A raw milk for pasteurization," and "raw milk product," which encompasses various consumer products made from raw milk or cream. The bill also clarifies the roles of milk producers, milk plants, and the state milk board, while emphasizing the importance of sanitation and bacteriological standards in the production and sale of milk products. Additionally, the bill stipulates that only pasteurized graded fluid milk and milk products may be sold to consumers, with an exception for retail raw milk or cream and raw milk products produced in Missouri. These products can be sold at grocery stores and farmers markets, provided they are clearly labeled with a warning about the potential health risks associated with unpasteurized products. Furthermore, any dairy farm selling retail raw milk or cream must ensure its herd is tested annually for tuberculosis and brucellosis, ensuring the safety of the products being sold.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4466H.01): 196.931, 196.935