HB 1540

Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Farm Products And Commodities Foods; Food And Beverage Taxes

Abstract

Provides, if certain requirements are met, that meat products from a custom exempt slaughter establishment in Indiana are eligible for sale by the owner of the slaughtered or processed livestock or poultry: (1) through any market venue, including a retail establishment, farmers market, farm consignment store, and roadside stand; and (2) directly to the consumer. Provides that certain livestock and poultry may be slaughtered and processed on a farm without a facility or animal-by-animal inspection and offered for sale. Provides that legally hunted deer may be processed on a farm without a facility or animal-by-animal inspection and offered for sale. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires at least one person from each farm involved in the slaughtering and processing of livestock and poultry on the farm to: (1) obtain a certificate as a food protection manager; and (2) develop a hazard analysis and critical control point plan.