HB 1151: Dairy and food laws

Summary

• $ Extends the termination date of an assessment on milk processed in this state.
• C Alters the milk laws by: requiring sources of milk for processing plants to be licensed or out-of-state equivalents of licenses; removing mandatory penalties for certain violations and providing enforcement options; creating new civil penalties; requiring all milking animals to meet animal health requirements;
• and repealing certain licensure requirements.
• $ Repeals the Washington Meat Inspection Act, the Washington Wholesome Poultry Products Act, and laws prohibiting imitation dairy products, regulating the sale of oleomargarine, providing for certain inspections of meat storage and sale facilities, and establishing certain standards for bread and hops.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1151), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗