SF315 allows raw milk dairies that comply with the requirements outlined in the bill to sell raw milk and products derived from raw milk directly to consumers. These products cannot be intended for resale and are exempt from regulation by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship or the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.
The Iowa State Senate passed SF315 on April 17, 2023 by a vote of 37 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the prohibition on the sale of raw milk is in violation of the First, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. These bans violate the principles of the free market, as the government should not interfere in commerce. This legislation is a great step in the right direction.