This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to update the definition and standards related to the pasteurized milk ordinance. Specifically, it revises the definition of "pasteurized milk ordinance" to refer to the 2023 revision of the Grade "A" Pasteurized Ordinance issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Public Health Service. Additionally, it removes references to the "Grade A Condensed and Dry Milk Products and Condensed and Dry Whey - Supplement 1 to the Grade A PMO" from the standards for grade A milk and milk products.

Furthermore, the bill updates the responsibilities of the state milk sanitation rating and sampling surveillance officer, specifying that the rating and certification of milk and dairy products must align with the 2023 revision of the "Certifications/Listings of Single-Service Containers and/or Closures for Milk and/or Milk Products Manufacturers." It also mandates that evaluations and certifications of milk laboratories adhere to the Standard Methods and the relevant FDA publication. Lastly, dairy producers, processors, and manufacturers are required to comply with the updated pasteurized milk ordinance and follow the standards set by the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 4.1-25-01, 4.1-25-30, 4.1-25-31, 4.1-25-32, 4.1-25-33
Enrollment: 4.1-25-01, 4.1-25-30, 4.1-25-31, 4.1-25-32, 4.1-25-33
INTRODUCED: 4.1-25-01, 4.1-25-30, 4.1-25-31, 4.1-25-32, 4.1-25-33