This bill establishes a raw milk permit program in New Jersey, allowing individuals who hold a valid raw milk permit to sell raw milk directly to consumers at the farm where it is produced. The bill amends existing laws to specify that no person may sell unpasteurized milk unless they possess this permit. It also introduces new provisions that exempt permit holders from certain pasteurization requirements for milk products, provided they comply with the standards set forth in the bill.

To obtain a raw milk permit, applicants must meet several conditions, including compliance with New Jersey dairy laws, passing inspections by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health, and providing conspicuous warnings about the risks associated with raw milk consumption. The bill mandates regular testing of the raw milk for safety standards and outlines consequences for failing to meet these standards, including potential revocation of the permit after repeated violations. The program will be funded through a permit fee designed to cover administrative costs, and it allows for the production and sale of various raw milk products, provided they adhere to the established regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 24:10-57.17, 24:10-57.18