PRIME Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The PRIME Act amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to allow for the slaughter and preparation of animals at custom slaughter facilities within a state without federal inspection, as long as the operations comply with state law and the products are distributed to household consumers or establishments within that state. This expansion of the custom slaughter exemption aims to reduce regulatory burdens for smaller meat producers. The bill does not override any existing state meat inspection laws.
Key provisions
- Expands the custom slaughter exemption to include slaughter and preparation at custom facilities.
- Requires compliance with the laws of the state where the facility is located.
- Allows distribution of meat products to household consumers and certain establishments within the state.
- Defines ‘State’ to include the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories.
- Does not preempt state meat inspection laws.
- Redesignates and amends existing sections of the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
Who is affected
- Meat producers
- Small-scale ranchers and farmers
- Consumers of meat products
- Restaurants and food service establishments
- State governments
Notable changes
- Broadens the definition of ‘custom slaughter facility’ to include preparation of carcasses and meat products.
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