AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESSING OF RABBITS FOR CONSUMPTION BY LOCAL CONSUMERS AND RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.

HB 5020 establishes a legal process for farmers to have rabbits processed within the state for sale to local consumers and retail food establishments. It amends state statutes to create a specific pathway for in-state rabbit processing, replacing the current lack of clear regulations for this activity. The bill directly affects farmers raising rabbits for food, local consumers purchasing rabbit meat, and restaurants or stores selling it. This change provides a defined framework for handling rabbit processing under state oversight, without imposing new fees or restrictions on the process itself.