a Georgia House committee passed a bill that would legalize the sale of raw milk direct to the consumer in the state. Passage of this bill would not only open Georgia’s raw milk market; it would also take a step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in practice and effect.
The legislation would legalize the sale of "Grade A retail raw milk or cream" produced in Missouri at grocery stores, restaurants, soda fountains, or similar establishments, as long as the milk is clearly marked with a specified warning label. "Grade A retail raw milk or cream" is defined as "raw milk or cream produced upon dairy farms conforming to sanitation and bacteriological standards that meet or exceed those of Grade A pasteurized milk."
The enactment of HB2028 would not only take the first step toward opening up the raw milk market in the state; it would also move forward efforts to nullify a federal raw milk prohibition scheme in practice and effect.
The bill would establish a raw milk permit program, and allow raw milk to be sold by those who acquire a permit – at the farm or property where the raw milk is processed. Specific labeling (and property signage) would be required, informing consumers that “Raw Milk Is Not Pasteurized and May Contain Organisms that Cause Human Disease.”
wo bills filed in the West Virginia legislature would allow for the sale and consumption of homemade and farm-fresh raw milk. Passage of this bill would not only expand West Virginia’s raw milk market; it would take a step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in practice and effect.