relative to the processing of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Summary

The bill expands New Hampshire’s exemption that lets farms raise and slaughter beef cows, swine, sheep and goats on‑site without USDA inspection, provided the meat is sold directly to consumers, at farmers markets, or to licensed restaurants and retailers. Sellers must label each package with farm contact information and slaughter date, keep purchase records for 90 days, and follow specific sanitation, humane‑slaughter, veterinary, and testing requirements. The changes aim to give small producers more market flexibility while ensuring consumer safety.

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