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 individual or entity 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 these products can be sold to household consumers and various establishments, including restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores, that serve or sell directly to consumers within New Hampshire.

The legal language that is deleted from current law is the previous version of RSA 427:2-a, I(b), which is replaced with the new provisions that specify the conditions under which the exemption applies. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, allowing for a transition period for stakeholders involved in the meat production and distribution industry within the state.