The bill amends subsection 3 of section 23-09.5-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs cottage food transactions. The key changes include the removal of restrictions on interstate commerce and the ability to conduct transactions over the internet, phone, or through mail and consignment. Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which uninspected poultry products can be sold by cottage food operators, specifically allowing sales if the operator slaughters no more than one thousand poultry raised by them in a calendar year and does not engage in buying or selling poultry products from other sources.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that prohibits the sale of poultry products if the transaction involves interstate commerce. This change aims to regulate the sale of cottage food products more effectively while ensuring that local producers can operate within certain guidelines. Overall, the amendments seek to modernize the cottage food laws in North Dakota, making it easier for operators to sell their products while maintaining food safety standards.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 23-09.5-02
Adopted by the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee: 23-09.5-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 23-09.5-02