Kentucky
Raw Milk Laws & Regulations
- Retail Sale of Raw Milk Allowed?
- No
- Other Sale of Raw Milk Allowed
- Yes - unpasteurized goat milk may be sold with doctor's recommendation.
- Citations:
- Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance standards adopted. 902 KAR 50:110. Goat milk allowance KRS 217C.090. Raw goat milk must be sold only at a permitted farm. 902 KAR 50:120.
- Requirements:
Raw Milk Bills & Related Legislation
2012 Regular Session, ended 29-Mar-12 Legislative Session
Bill: SB 47
Legalize "herdshares" without a state permit; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217C to allow for the sale of raw milk at a farm site.
- Status:
- Passed Senate (22-15); Referred to House Agriculture and Small Business Committee
2012 Regular Session Legislative Session
Bill: BR 294
Would amend KRS 217C.030 to define “permitted producer” and “raw milk”; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217C to allow for the sale of raw milk at a farm site.
- Status:
- Introduced
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