Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.
This bill creates a state permit program allowing New Jersey dairy farms to sell raw (unpasteurized) milk directly to consumers on-site at the farm. It requires farms to obtain a permit from the Department of Agriculture after meeting strict health and safety standards, including regular microbiological testing of milk (bacterial count, coliform, etc.), cooling requirements, and mandatory labeling with health warnings. The program prohibits sales outside the farm property, mandates visible signage stating raw milk may contain harmful organisms, and includes penalties for non-compliance, including permit revocation after two testing failures in a year. It directly affects dairy farmers seeking to sell raw milk and consumers purchasing it directly from farms.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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