Post by Tricia on May 2, 2008 8:36:08 GMT -5
Okay, a tiny tiny itty bitty step but here it is:
STATE OF NEW YORK
________________________________________________________________________
6827
IN SENATE
January 28, 2008
___________
Introduced by Sen. YOUNG -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to author-
izing the production for retail sale and retail sale of raw milk
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
bly, do enact as follows:
1 Section 1. The agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new
2 section 46-b to read as follows:
3 § 46-b. Production and retail sale of raw milk. 1. Notwithstanding
4 any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the production for retail
5 sale and the retail sale of raw, untreated milk for human consumption
6 shall be authorized in this state. The production, packaging, transpor-
7 tation and sale of such milk shall be subject to such rules and regu-
8 lations as shall be deemed necessary by the department. A copy of all
9 such rules and regulations shall be provided to the department of health
10 for comment prior to the effective date thereof.
11 2. Every person engaged in the production of raw, untreated milk for
12 human consumption shall hold a permit issued by the commissioner.
13 3. All raw, untreated milk for human consumption produced for retail
14 sale shall be transported and sold in a bottle or single service
15 container mechanically filled and capped.
16 4. Every container of raw, untreated milk for human consumption sold
17 at retail shall be labeled with a warning that such milk is not pasteu-
18 rized and such additional warnings and specifications as the department
19 may require.
20 5. Raw, untreated milk for human consumption shall be sold at retail
21 only for consumption off the premises of the person or business engaging
22 in such retail sale. No such milk shall be authorized to be sold in a
23 vending machine. Every person and business engaged in the retail sale of
24 raw, untreated milk for human consumption shall conspicuously post at
25 the point of sale a sign which reads as follows: "NOTICE: Raw Milk sold
26 here. Raw Milk does not provide the protection of pasteurization."
27 § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
28 it shall have become a law. Provided that any rules and regulations
29 necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date
30 are immediately authorized and directed to be completed on or before
31 such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD14544-01-7
Not law yet but on it's way perhaps?
Not so happy about the mechanical bottling part though, puts it right out of our budget.
STATE OF NEW YORK
________________________________________________________________________
6827
IN SENATE
January 28, 2008
___________
Introduced by Sen. YOUNG -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to author-
izing the production for retail sale and retail sale of raw milk
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
bly, do enact as follows:
1 Section 1. The agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new
2 section 46-b to read as follows:
3 § 46-b. Production and retail sale of raw milk. 1. Notwithstanding
4 any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the production for retail
5 sale and the retail sale of raw, untreated milk for human consumption
6 shall be authorized in this state. The production, packaging, transpor-
7 tation and sale of such milk shall be subject to such rules and regu-
8 lations as shall be deemed necessary by the department. A copy of all
9 such rules and regulations shall be provided to the department of health
10 for comment prior to the effective date thereof.
11 2. Every person engaged in the production of raw, untreated milk for
12 human consumption shall hold a permit issued by the commissioner.
13 3. All raw, untreated milk for human consumption produced for retail
14 sale shall be transported and sold in a bottle or single service
15 container mechanically filled and capped.
16 4. Every container of raw, untreated milk for human consumption sold
17 at retail shall be labeled with a warning that such milk is not pasteu-
18 rized and such additional warnings and specifications as the department
19 may require.
20 5. Raw, untreated milk for human consumption shall be sold at retail
21 only for consumption off the premises of the person or business engaging
22 in such retail sale. No such milk shall be authorized to be sold in a
23 vending machine. Every person and business engaged in the retail sale of
24 raw, untreated milk for human consumption shall conspicuously post at
25 the point of sale a sign which reads as follows: "NOTICE: Raw Milk sold
26 here. Raw Milk does not provide the protection of pasteurization."
27 § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
28 it shall have become a law. Provided that any rules and regulations
29 necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date
30 are immediately authorized and directed to be completed on or before
31 such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD14544-01-7
Not law yet but on it's way perhaps?
Not so happy about the mechanical bottling part though, puts it right out of our budget.