A bill that was recently introduced in Hawaii would make it 'legal' for raw milk sales to take place in the state. The bill contributes to an effort which seeks to end federal prohibition of the product. Bill 257 (HB257) would legalize the sale of raw milk products in Hawaii, it also covers labeling requirements, and would allow for consumers to obtain raw milk through herd share agreements. This means that people would be able to get their hands on products that could hit the market only 120 hours after milking.
Currently, raw milk sales are completely prohibited in the state.
Raw milk is illegal in many areas throughout the USA, as the FDA insists that we need to fear unpasteurized milk because it might pose health risks. Those risks are being fear-mongered over by the same people who want to try and keep-up with the charade that cannabis is bad for you. The FDA has for many years been in the business of telling people what they can and cannot do with their bodies, because they don't believe we have the right to decide what we do with our own property.
There has been a lot of stories in the news recently about people falling ill because they drank raw milk products and because of those stories, many urge caution when it comes to dabbling with consuming raw milk products. But many will remember growing up on the farm and being able to drink raw milk products fresh from the cow, our parents and grandparents didn't die or get sick because of it. And despite the risks posed, isn't it supposed to be our body, our choice?.
Legislation like HB257 is looking to nullify the federal prohibition against this product and Hawaii isn't the only place that is looking to make way for consumers to get this product in the market. There are similar efforts in Alaska, North Dakota, and other areas. Consumers can already find raw milk products in Washington state and other areas.
The next step for this bill in Hawaii is for HB257 to be referred to a committee where it will need to pass with a majority vote, before heading further into the legislative process.
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Sources:
https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB257/2017
http://khon2.com/2015/06/30/hawaii-milk-producers-fight-for-survival-in-competitive-market/
http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2017/01/hawaii-bill-would-legalize-raw-milk-sales-important-step-to-nullify-federal-prohibition-scheme/
http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2017/01/north-dakota-bill-would-expand-raw-milk-sales-important-step-to-nullify-federal-prohibition-scheme/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/18/moo-raw-milk-trend-blamed-65-people-falling/
http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Lawmaker-proposes-raw-milk-sales--410888265.html