Alaska Raw Milk Laws
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News Links
State Veterinarian: Raw Milk Sales in Alaska
Alaska Division of Environmental Health, 3/26/2023
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has revised the Milk and Milk Products regulations (18 AAC 32) by adding new language under 18 AAC 32.060(3) that allows for the sale of raw milk and raw milk products and by adding a new section, Raw Milk and Raw Milk Products Production and Sales (18 AAC 32.070). 18 AAC 32.070 takes effect on March 26, 2023.
Legal Links
Alaska Admin Code 18 AAC 32.070: Raw milk retail sales now legal
Alaska Legislature, 3/26/2023
Allows for cow, goat, and sheep raw milk sales direct-to-consumer and through retail establishments.
HB22: Raw milk herdshares become statute
Alaska Legislature, 7/13/2021
Excerpt: An individual who has an ownership interest in a milk-producing animal may pay or reimburse another individual owner of the animal the costs incurred to (1) board, milk, and care for the animal; and (2) share raw milk and raw milk products produced from the milk other owners of the animal.
