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, ensuring that only grade A milk may be sold as a fluid beverage for human consumption.

The bill also 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 relevant FDA publication. Furthermore, it clarifies the duties of the milk laboratory evaluations officer regarding the certification and evaluation of milk laboratories, ensuring compliance with the Standard Methods and FDA guidelines. Lastly, it mandates that dairy producers, processors, and manufacturers adhere to the updated pasteurized milk ordinance and the standards set by the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments.

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