An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Law to clarify and update procedures for weighing and testing milk. Specifically, it outlines requirements for certified testers and certified weighers and samplers, including testing protocols, record-keeping, and certification processes. The bill aims to ensure accurate milk quality assessments and compliance with state regulations.
Key provisions
- Establishes requirements for certified testers to conduct butterfat and milk component tests.
- Requires certified testers to maintain accurate records of their tests.
- Details the process for obtaining and renewing certified tester certificates, including examinations and fees.
- Defines requirements for certified weighers and samplers to ensure accurate milk sampling.
- Specifies that milk pick-up personnel must possess valid tester or weigher/sampler certificates.
- Sets a term length for certified tester and weigher/sampler certificates (no more than two years).
- Mandates that certificates be prominently displayed.
- Updates fee structures for certification and renewals.
Who is affected
- Milk producers
- Milk dealers
- Milk processors
- Retailers selling milk
- Consumers of milk
Notable changes
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Pn 1093 Html
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Zimmerman
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours