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Senator · Senate District 57
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- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Authorizes the production for retail sale and the retail sale of raw, untreated milk for human consumption
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor Daniel Burling
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BILL NUMBER:S777
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to authorizing the production for retail sale and retail sale of raw milk
Purpose
This bill allows for the production and sale of raw milk directly to consumers for off-site consumption at retail points of sale off the farm site where such milk was produced.
Summary of provisions
This legislation creates a new section in NYS Agriculture and Markets Law which allows for the production and sale of raw milk directly to consumers for off-site consumption at retail points of sale off the farm site where such milk was produced.
The Department of Agriculture and Markets shall promulgate relations to govern the production, packaging and labeling, and transportation of raw milk for off-site consumption at retail points of sale off the farm site where such milk was produced. Appropriate signage notifying consumers of the sale of raw milk and that raw milk lacks the protection of pasteurization is to be posted all points of sale.
Justification
As part of the growing consumer trend to purchase local and/or organic farm products, there has been increasing consumer demand for raw milk. This bill responds to this expanding niche market, gives New York dairy producers another outlet to sell their product and helps dairy operations grow their business. Currently, raw milk may only be purchased by consumers at the farm where such milk is produced. Under strict requirements by the Department of Agriculture and Markets, this legislation allows for the production and sale of raw milk directly to consumers for off-site consumption at retail points of sale off the farm site where such milk was produced.
Legislative history
2009-2010: S.2428/A/6610 Referred to Consumer Protections 2008: S.6827/A.10870 Referred to Consumer Protections
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
180 days after enactment into law, with provisions.
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