North Dakota Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales in the State

A bill filed in the North Dakota House would expand on the limited raw milk legalization in the state. Passage would take a step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect.

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Mississippi Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales in the State

Provisions in the bill would legalize the sale of raw cow and goat milk and products made from them on the farm direct to the consumer and at farmer's markets. Sellers would be required to clearly mark such products with a warning label.

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New Hampshire Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales in the State

A bill filed in the New Hampshire House would expand raw milk sales in the state. Passage into law would take an important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in practice and effect.

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Now in Effect: North Carolina Law Takes First Step to Legalize Raw Milk

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 5, 2018) – Last week, the North Carolina legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a farm bill that includes provisions legalizing limited raw milk for human consumption in the state. This takes a first step towards nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in practice. I bipartisan coalition of three sponsors and three cosponsors introduced…

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Signed by the Governor: Utah Law Expands Raw Milk Sales, An Important Step to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Mar. 22, 2018) – On Monday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill into law that expands raw milk sales in the state. The new law takes an important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Sen. David Hinkins (R-27) and Rep. Marc Roberts (R-67) introduced Senate Bill 108 (SB108) January…

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Massachusetts Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales; Another Step to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

BOSTON, Mass. (March 19, 2018) – Two bills pending in the Massachusetts legislature would expand raw milk sales in the state. Passage into law would take an important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) introduced Senate Bill 442 (S442) in January 2017. Rep. Paul A. Schmid, III (D-Bristol) introduced…

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Louisiana Bills Would Legalize Limited Raw Milk Sales; First Step to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

BATON ROUGE, La. (March 6, 2018) – Bills prefiled in the Louisiana House and Senate would legalize limited raw milk sales in the state, taking an important step toward effectively nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Sen. Eric LaFleur (D-Ville Platte) prefiled Senate Bill 188 (SB188) on Feb. 28. Rep. Malinda White (D – Bogalusa) introduced…

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Utah Senate Passes Bill to Expand Raw Milk Sales; Important Step to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Feb. 26, 2018) – On Friday, the Utah Senate passed a bill would expand raw milk sales in the state. Final passage into law would take an important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Sen. David Hinkins (R-27) and Rep. Marc Roberts (R-67) introduced Senate Bill 108 (SB108) January 23. The…

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Mississippi Bill Would Legalize Some Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

JACKSON, Miss. (Jan. 3, 2017) –  A bill introduced in the Mississippi House would legalize limited raw milk sales in the state, taking an important step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. Dan Eubanks (R-Walls) introduced House Bill 12 (HB12) on Jan. 2. The legislation would legalize raw milk sales direct from…

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Hawaii Bill Would Legalize Raw Milk Sales, Important Step to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

HONOLULU, Hawaii,  (Jan. 23, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Hawaii House would legalize raw milk sales in the state, taking an important step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. A bipartisan coalition of 13 representatives sponsor House Bill 257 (HB257). The legislation would legalize retail sale of raw milk and raw milk…

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