§ 26-2-465. [Effective July 1, 2023] Unlawful Activities
It shall be unlawful: To handle raw milk for human consumption in unclean or unsanitary places or in an unsanitary manner; To keep, store, or prepare for market any raw milk for human consumption in the same building or enclosure where any hide or fur or any cow, horse, nontraditional livestock, hog, or other livestock […]
§ 26-2-450. [Effective July 1, 2023] Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. “Department” means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. “Grade ‘A’ raw milk for human consumption” means raw milk for human consumption produced by a permitted raw milk for human consumption producer, which meets all […]
§ 26-2-466. [Effective July 1, 2023] Violations
Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Code 1981, § 26-2-466 , enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 809, § 2/HB 1175.
§ 26-2-451. [Effective July 1, 2023] Raw Milk for Human Consumption
Raw milk for human consumption which is in compliance with this article and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered by the producer directly to the consuming public for the purpose of human consumption. No raw milk may be sold, offered for […]
§ 26-2-452. [Effective July 1, 2023] Enforcement by Commissioner
The Commissioner is charged with the responsibility of enforcing this article. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative: To inspect or cause to be inspected, as often as may be deemed practicable, all places where raw milk for human consumption is produced, manufactured, kept, handled, stored, or sold; […]
§ 26-2-453. [Effective July 1, 2023] Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner shall have the power to adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations to implement and enforce this article; provided, however, that all rules and regulations shall be of uniform application; and provided, further, that all rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the […]
§ 26-2-454. [Effective July 1, 2023] Permit Required
It shall be unlawful for any person who does not possess a permit from the department to manufacture, have in storage, sell or offer for sale therein, or offer to give away any raw milk for human consumption. Nothing in this article shall prohibit the storage and personal consumption of raw milk by the owner […]