This bill proposes an exemption from certain inspections for meat and meat food products that are slaughtered and prepared within the state of New Hampshire for sale within the state. Specifically, it repeals and reenacts RSA 427:2-a, I(b) to clarify that custom slaughtering by any person, firm, or corporation of livestock delivered by the owner is exempt from these inspections, provided that the animals are slaughtered and their products are prepared exclusively for intrastate distribution. The bill outlines that the exempted products can be sold to household consumers and various establishments, including restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, and grocery stores, as long as they are located in New Hampshire and either serve meals directly to consumers or sell meat products directly to consumers.
The bill's effective date is set for 60 days after its passage. The key legal language changes include the repeal of the previous provision in RSA 427:2-a, I(b) and its reenactment to reflect the new exemption criteria for custom slaughtering and meat preparation within the state.