SF0120

Authorizes the sale of uninspected meat products from producer-raised animals directly to consumers in Wyoming, contingent upon federal legalization of such sales.

• Defines 'custom slaughter facility' as a slaughter facility without a state or federal inspector on duty where meat produced is not considered state or federally inspected. (W.S. 11-49-102(a)(xiii), Sec. 1)
• Allows producers to sell meat products from cattle, sheep, swine, or goats that were raised, slaughtered, processed, and sold in Wyoming directly to informed end consumers in the state. (W.S. 11-49-103(n)(i), (ii), Sec. 1)
• Requires producers to deliver or display a prominent written warning to consumers stating the meat has not been inspected, describing how the consumer must not resell or redistribute the meat, and detailing the producer's animal health and processing standards. (W.S. 11-49-103(n)(iii), Sec. 1)
• Prohibits producers from publishing statements that imply or state approval or endorsement by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture for meat sold under this provision. (W.S. 11-49-103(n)(iv), Sec. 1)
• Makes the meat sales provision effective only after the governor certifies to the secretary of state that federal law has legalized direct-to-consumer sales of uninspected meat, either through federal legislation or a final court decision declaring the federal prohibition unconstitutional or invalid. (W.S. 11-49-103(o), Sec. 1)
• Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to promulgate rules necessary to implement the act upon the governor's certification that the meat sales provision is effective. (Sec. 2(a)(i))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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