SB161

Provide for regulation and sale of aquaculture

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Montana SB161 regulates the sale and production of aquaculture products.

Montana SB161 provides for the regulation and sale of aquaculture, defining terms such as "aquaculture," "produce," and "retail food establishment." It exempts certain transactions from regulation, including the sale of homemade food and homemade food products. The bill also outlines the conditions under which a producer can donate homemade food to a traditional community social event and specifies that milk cannot be donated. It further details the requirements for small dairies to sample, test, and maintain records of milk samples.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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2 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

3:00 PM

House Agriculture Hearing

Jan 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Transmitted to Governor