West Virginia Code § 19-1-7

Sale of raw milk
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(a) For purposes of this section, "raw milk" means milk that has not been pasteurized as
specified in 21 C.F.R. §1240.61.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, raw milk may be sold by
a seller in West Virginia to a consumer in West Virginia: Provided, That any container of raw
milk sold pursuant to this article shall be clearly labeled as "unpasteurized raw milk", and
shall include the name and physical address of the seller, the date of production, and the
following warning: "Consuming unpasteurized raw milk may increase your risk of foodborne
illness, especially for children, elderly, immunocompromised induividuals, and persons with
certain medical conditions".
(c) The Commissioner of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Health, may
propose rules for promulgation in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this
code in compliance with raw milk dairy industry standards.

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