Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1080

Oklahoma 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/3/25
• Refer: 2/4/25

Caption

Agriculture; excluding donkey milk from certain provisions of the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act. Effective date.

Impact

If enacted, SB1080 will specifically alter the regulatory landscape surrounding milk production in Oklahoma. By defining donkey milk as a category under the Milk and Milk Products Act, the bill would bring this product into regulatory compliance but would also allow small operations (those that sell less than 100 gallons a month) to operate without full permits. This change is poised to facilitate a niche market for donkey and goat milk, which could promote local agriculture and diversify producers’ income sources.

Summary

Senate Bill 1080 seeks to amend existing provisions in the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act specifically to include and regulate donkey milk while allowing for incidental sales of goat and donkey milk. The bill proposes to formalize regulations on the milking of donkeys and goats, defining 'donkey milk' and 'goat milk' while clarifying the sales limits for these products. It aims to create an exemption for small-scale producers, allowing them to sell limited quantities of donkey and goat milk without being subjected to the same regulations as larger operations.

Contention

The bill's provisions may raise some points of contention among stakeholders. Supporters argue that it fosters local agricultural activities and adds variety to the milk products available to consumers. However, concerns may arise from larger dairy producers regarding how these changes could affect market competition. There may also be debates about food safety standards given that donkey and goat milk production could differ markedly from traditional cow's milk production practices. The exemption for small producers might be viewed as a loophole by some who favor stricter regulations across the board.