The bill amends various sections of the Rhode Island Milk Sanitation Code to establish new regulations regarding the sale and handling of milk, with a particular focus on the legalization and regulation of raw milk. Key provisions include a declaration of policy that states raw milk may be sold within the state, and definitions for raw milk, which is described as milk that is neither pasteurized nor homogenized and comes directly from a cow.

The bill outlines the necessary permits for producers, haulers, and distributors involved in the sale of both milk and raw milk, and specifies that it is unlawful for any milk distributor or hauler to sell or transport raw milk without the appropriate permits. It mandates that all milk, including raw milk, must come from healthy animals and be processed under sanitary conditions.

Additionally, the bill empowers the director of health to create regulations for the production, transportation, and sale of raw milk, ensuring compliance with health standards. It includes provisions for labeling requirements, stating that all containers of milk and raw milk must be properly labeled, and allows for additional information regarding the breed of cows to be included on labels.

Overall, this legislation aims to enhance public health protections while allowing for the regulated sale of raw milk within the state.