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Bill would let retailers sell uninspected bison, red deer and elk meat; committee hears farmers and safety rules
Summary
Sen. Howard Pearl told the House Environment & Agriculture Committee that Senate Bill 229 would allow retailers to sell bison, red deer and elk meat currently exempt from USDA inspection while keeping labeling and tracing requirements; a farmer who raises bison described state testing and on‑farm practices.
Senate Bill 229 would permit retailers to sell bison, red deer and elk meat that are currently exempt from federal (USDA) inspection, while keeping labeling and traceability requirements in place, sponsor Sen. Howard Pearl told the House Environment & Agriculture Committee.
"All labeling and tracing requirements remain the same," Pearl said, and he described the change as a limited expansion of markets for New Hampshire farmers. He said the bill also removes a statutory sunset so the program allowing sale of uninspected cervid meat will not lapse next year.
Nick Velas, who…
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