Under the new law, retailers can sell raw milk in the state as long as the container is clearly labeled as “unpasteurized raw milk,” and includes the name and physical address of the seller, the date of production, and the following warning: “Consuming unpasteurized raw milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially for children, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and persons with certain medical conditions.”
Under the proposed law, retailers could sell raw milk in the state as long as the container is clearly labeled as “unpasteurized raw milk,” and includes the name and physical address of the seller, the date of production, and the following warning: “Consuming unpasteurized raw milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially for children, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and persons with certain medical conditions."
The West Virginia House passed a bill that would legalize raw milk sales in the state with no restrictions or limits, as long as the containers are clearly labeled as ungraded raw milk. Passage would also take an important step toward further rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in practice and effect.
Under the proposed law the sale of raw milk would be permitted in West Virginia with no restrictions or limits as long as the containers are clearly labeled as ungraded raw milk. Also, sellers of raw milk would be granted immunity from civil liability related to the consumption of the raw milk.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Jan. 29, 2024) – Bills introduced in the West Virginia House would expand raw milk sales in the state. Passage into law would also take an important step toward further rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in practice and effect. A group of delegates led by Del. Michael Hornby introduced House Bill 4911 (HB4911).