New Jersey A4997 permits sale of raw milk under specific conditions and establishes a permit program.

New Jersey A4997 amends existing laws to permit the sale of raw milk under specific conditions. The bill establishes a raw milk permit program, requiring permit holders to meet certain standards for the quality of the raw milk produced. The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Health, must conduct initial and ongoing testing of the cows and the raw milk produced. Permit holders must also conduct tests to measure bacteria and pathogen levels. The bill sets standards for bacterial counts, coliform counts, somatic cell counts, and antibiotic residue in raw milk.

New Jersey A4997 permits sale of raw milk under specific conditions and establishes a permit program.

New Jersey A4997 amends existing laws to permit the sale of raw milk under specific conditions. The bill establishes a raw milk permit program, requiring permit holders to meet certain standards for the quality of the raw milk produced. The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Health, must conduct initial and ongoing testing of the cows and the raw milk produced. Permit holders must also conduct tests to measure bacteria and pathogen levels. The bill sets standards for bacterial counts, coliform counts, somatic cell counts, and antibiotic residue in raw milk.