This bill addresses enforcement steps with regard to raw milk, including when raw milk is suspected in a food borne illness outbreak.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- directs the Department of Agriculture and Food (department) to make rules regarding raw milk testing at third-party laboratories;
- addresses epidemiological investigation;
- addresses when and how testing occurs;
- provides the standard for reissuing a suspended permit;
- addresses the issuance of a cease and desist order;
- provides the standard for removing a cease and desist order following a foodborne illness outbreak;
- addresses disclosure of persons subject to a cease and desist order;
- requires the department to provide information to a producer under certain circumstances;
- clarifies penalty provisions; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-3-503
Amended 2/14/2025 11:02:521: 4-3-503