This bill introduces a new section to RSA 143-A, specifically allowing meat producer-distributors with a license to sell USDA inspected meat to produce and sell dehydrated meat without requiring a homestead food license. The new regulations stipulate that the preparer must adhere to strict sanitary practices, including thorough handwashing, using clean equipment, and maintaining proper refrigeration temperatures. Additionally, the bill outlines specific timeframes for using or freezing meat, methods for marinating, and the required temperatures for cooking and dehydrating the meat. The dehydrated products must be sold directly to consumers in New Hampshire, either from the producer's farm, farm stand, or at farmers' markets.

The bill mandates that dehydrated meat products be vacuum sealed and labeled with an expiration date, along with essential contact information for the producer-distributor. It also requires a warning statement regarding the exemption from New Hampshire licensing and inspection, as well as a notice about the potential risk of foodborne illness. The legal language inserted into the current law includes the new section 143-A:5-b, while no specific deletions from existing law are noted in the text provided. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.