Real Raw Milk Facts

Rhode Island

Raw Milk Laws & Regulations

Retail Sale of Raw Milk Allowed? No
Other Sale of Raw Milk Allowed? Yes - raw goat milk may be sold directly to consumer w/ doctor's prescription.
Citations RI ST § 21-2-2 (all milk sold to be pasteurized)
Requirements N/A

Raw Milk Bill & Legislation

2014
Bill Description Status
SB 2224 Would establish procedures and standards promulgated by the milk commission for the handling and sale of raw milk in the state. This act would take effect upon passage. Senate Committee on Health and Human Services recommends measure to be held for further study
2013
Bill Description Status
SB 15 Would establish procedures and standards promulgated by the milk commission for the handling and sale of raw milk in the state. This act would take effect upon passage. Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommended measure be held for further study
Bill Description Status
HB 5820 Would establish procedures and standards promulgated by the milk commission for the handling and sale of raw milk in the state. This act would take effect upon passage. House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends measure to be held for further study

Real Life Dangers of Raw Milk

Several families offered to share their stories on video to help raise awareness about the potential risks and negative effects on health from drinking contaminated raw milk.

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