[MR] Virginia Dairy legislation

[Roy B. Scherer]

At 12:22 PM1/19/2005-0500, Sharon wrote:
>Does anyone know more about this legislation?  What effect could/would it
>have on SCA feasts in the state of Virginia?

         So far as I know -- and have NOT actually read the new regs -- 
this affects places that have cattle (goats, buffalo, mammals) and get milk 
from them, and then sell or give away the milk or dairy products derived 
from it.
         The regs impose requirements as to how the milk/dairy product is 
stored and handled, and I think on how the anaimal are treated.  Some 
people think those standards are far too strict, and will drive small 
operations out of business.  It wouldn't suprise me to learn that the 
complaints are accurate, but I don't know eneough to judge.
         I don't THINK that any of this will affect Society events.  It 
would do so if any of our cooks rely on milk/cream/butter/cheese that comes 
from small operations, and MIGHT do so if there's widespread use of 
unpasteurized products.

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