HB753

Louisiana HB753 exempts certain meat products from state inspection if sold directly to consumers.

Louisiana HB753 exempts livestock products from state meat inspection if raised, slaughtered, and processed by the producer, sold directly to consumers, and not resold or introduced into interstate commerce. The bill requires written disclosure to consumers that the products are not inspected by state or federal authorities. It mandates specific labeling and recordkeeping, and prohibits the sale of these products to retail or food service establishments for resale. The bill aims to support local food systems and increase consumer access to locally produced foods.