Enacts the Farm-to-Consumer Access to Raw Milk Act, regulating raw milk sales in Ohio.

The Farm-to-Consumer Access to Raw Milk Act amends and enacts sections of the Ohio Revised Code to regulate the sale of raw milk. It requires raw milk retailers to obtain licenses and meet specific health and safety standards. Retailers must label raw milk with a warning about its unpasteurized nature and potential health risks. The act mandates regular testing for pathogens and requires retailers to report test results to the director of agriculture. It also establishes a dairy industry fund to manage fees and fines related to raw milk sales. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Enacts the Farm-to-Consumer Access to Raw Milk Act, regulating raw milk sales in Ohio.

The Farm-to-Consumer Access to Raw Milk Act amends and enacts sections of the Ohio Revised Code to regulate the sale of raw milk. It requires raw milk retailers to obtain licenses and meet specific health and safety standards. Retailers must label raw milk with a warning about its unpasteurized nature and potential health risks. The act mandates regular testing for pathogens and requires retailers to report test results to the director of agriculture. It also establishes a dairy industry fund to manage fees and fines related to raw milk sales. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.