SB229 (2025) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; Uninspected Bison, Elk, and Red Deer. Amend RSA 143-A by inserting after section 20 the following new section:

143-A:20-a Purchase of Uninspected Bison, Elk, or Red Deer by Retailers.

I. A retailer may purchase from bison, elk, or red deer producers uninspected bison, elk, or red deer that is labeled in accordance with RSA 143-A:19 for resale.

II. For at least 90 days from the date of each purchase, the retailer shall keep on file the receipt of purchase to include the product purchased, the date of purchase, the name of the producer, the name and address of the farm, and phone number.

III. The retailer shall clearly label any product containing uninspected bison, elk, or red deer with the following statement: "This product was slaughtered at the farm and is exempt from state and federal inspection."

2 2025 Prospective Repeal. Amend 2023, 180:11, I to read as follows:

I. Sections 7-10 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2025.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect June 30, 2025.

Changed Version

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1 New Section; Uninspected Bison, Elk, and Red Deer. Amend RSA 143-A by inserting after section 20 the following new section:

143-A:20-a Purchase of Uninspected Bison, Elk, or Red Deer by Retailers.

I. A retailer may purchase from bison, elk, or red deer producers uninspected bison, elk, or red deer that is labeled in accordance with RSA 143-A:19 for resale.

II. For at least 90 days from the date of each purchase, the retailer shall keep on file the receipt of purchase to include the product purchased, the date of purchase, the name of the producer, the name and address of the farm, and phone number.

III. The retailer shall clearly label any product containing uninspected bison, elk, or red deer with the following statement: "This product was slaughtered at the farm and is exempt from state and federal inspection."

2 2025 Prospective Repeal. Amend 2023, 180:11, I to read as follows:

I. Sections 7-10 of this act shall not take effect .

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect June 30, 2025.