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.

The bill also updates the responsibilities and guidelines for the state milk sanitation rating and sampling surveillance officer, specifying that their duties must align with the 2023 revision of the "Certifications/Listings of Single-Service Containers and/or Closures for Milk and/or Milk Products Manufacturers." Furthermore, it mandates that evaluations and certifications of milk laboratories adhere to the Standard Methods and the relevant FDA publications. Lastly, it emphasizes that dairy producers, processors, and manufacturers must comply with the updated pasteurized milk ordinance and 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