PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota raw milk producers can continue to sell milk directly to customers, but under strict rules to protect the reputation of the larger commercial dairy industry.
SB 45 passed the House 65-2 earlier this week. The House Agriculture Committee earlier had recommended a do-pass by a 12-0 vote.
The bill passed in the Senate 30-4.
Sen. Gary Cammack, R-Union Center, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said the bill is a compromise with the larger-scale commercial dairy industry, which fears outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. Legislative leaders expect Gov. Dennis Daugaard to sign the bill.
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