Bill Summaries: H259 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Summary date: Mar 6 2017 - View summary

    Amends GS 106-266.35, concerning the sale or dispensing of milk, to divide the existing provisions into subsections and to add new provisions establishing that nothing in the statute prohibits the dispensing of raw milk or raw milk products for personal use or consumption to, or the acquisition of raw milk or raw milk products for personal use or consumption by, an independent or partial owner of a cow, goat, or other lactating animal. Establishes that the labeling requirements for any raw milk or milk product dispensed as animal feed as specified in existing provisions does not apply to raw milk or raw milk products dispensed for personal use or consumption to the independent or partial owner of a cow, goat, or other lactating animal. Clarifies that the term sale or sold does not include the transfer or dispensing of raw milk products to, or the right to acquire raw milk or raw milk products by, the independent or partial owner of a cow, goat, or other lactating animal. Makes conforming changes. Effective October 1, 2017.