This bill permits the sale of uninspected rabbit meat within New Hampshire, specifically allowing unlicensed rabbit producers to sell up to 1,000 uninspected, processed whole rabbits at their own farms, farmstands, or farmers markets each calendar year. The bill amends the existing law by changing the subdivision heading to include "Sale of Uninspected Rabbits at New Hampshire Farms, Farmstands, and Farmers Markets" and introduces new requirements for producers. These requirements include raising, slaughtering, processing, packaging, and selling the rabbits within the state, fulfilling educational requirements set by the commissioner of health and human services, and registering with the department of agriculture for traceability in case of disease outbreaks.

Additionally, the bill maintains provisions for federally exempt poultry producers to sell uninspected poultry to licensed restaurants while also allowing for the sale of uninspected rabbits under similar conditions. The department of agriculture retains the authority to inspect these products if there is a suspected health hazard. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of July 29, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 143-A:5, 427:2-a
As Amended by the House: 143-A:16
Version adopted by both bodies: 143-A:16
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 143-A:16
HB779 text: 143-A:5, 427:2-a