North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 103 — Small Dairy Sustainability Act.

Last action — Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

124 added · 122 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 103 includes specific requirements for raw milk producers regarding brucellosis and tuberculosis testing. It emphasizes that all raw milk must come from animals that are free from these diseases and meet strict sanitation standards. This change is important because it aims to ensure the safety and quality of raw milk sold to consumers, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 103 Short Title:
103 Feb 19, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10068-TQ-8 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROMOTE SMALL DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY BY ALLOWING THE RETAIL SALE OF RAW MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
Health, if favorable, Agriculture, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 20, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROMOTE SMALL DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY BY ALLOWING THE RETAIL SALE OF RAW MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
Milk from commingled species must meet the somatic cell count of the most restrictive species.
*H103-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Milk from commingled species must meet the somatic cell count of the most restrictive species.
*DRH10068-TQ-8* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (5) Raw milk obtained from sheep or goats shall be from animals that have tested negative on an annual brucellosis test performed by an official laboratory approved by the Department.
(5) Raw milk obtained from sheep or goats shall be from animals that have tested negative on an annual brucellosis test performed by an official laboratory approved by the Department.
Any raw milk or raw milk product dispensed as animal feed shall include on its label the statement "NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" in letters at least one-half inch in height.
Any raw milk or raw milk product dispensed as animal feed shall include on its label the statement "NOT FOR HUMAN Page 2 House Bill 103-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 CONSUMPTION" in letters at least one-half inch in height.
Any raw milk or raw milk product dispensed as animal feed shall also include on its label the statement "IT IS NOT LEGAL TO Page 2 DRH10068-TQ-8 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SELL RAW MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN NORTH CAROLINA." This labeling requirement does not apply to raw milk or raw milk products dispensed for personal use or consumption to the independent or partial owner of a cow, goat, or other lactating animal.
Any raw milk or raw milk product dispensed as animal feed shall also include on its label the statement "IT IS NOT LEGAL TO SELL RAW MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN NORTH CAROLINA." This labeling requirement does not apply to raw milk or raw milk products dispensed for personal use or consumption to the independent or partial owner of a cow, goat, or other lactating animal.
If, the milk, by proper labelling or processing, can be properly branded and will satisfy the milk sanitation rules adopted pursuant to G.S.
If, the milk, by proper labelling or processing, can be properly branded and will satisfy the milk House Bill 103-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 sanitation rules adopted pursuant to G.S.
106-266.31A, the court, after the payment of all costs, fees, and expenses and DRH10068-TQ-8 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 after the claimant posts an adequate bond, may order that the milk be delivered to the claimant for proper labelling and processing under the supervision of the petitioner.
106-266.31A, the court, after the payment of all costs, fees, and expenses and after the claimant posts an adequate bond, may order that the milk be delivered to the claimant for proper labelling and processing under the supervision of the petitioner.
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Action History

  1. Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken

  2. Withdrawn From Com

  3. Re-ref to the Com on Agriculture, if favorable, Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  4. Passed 1st Reading

  5. Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Agriculture, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  6. Filed

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Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (161)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 103?
HB 103 is sponsored by Presnell, Hardister, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Black, Deb Butler (Democratic), Fisher, Graham, Hanig, Insko, Lucas, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Sasser, Edward C. Goodwin (Republican), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Jay Adams (Republican), and Eric Ager (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 103?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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