Action | milk for manufacturing purposes |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/9/2002 |
These proposed regulations are totally inappropriate. They place large economic burdens upon the businesses involved, and offer NO place in the system for part time dairy product processors. There should be an exemption for homestead producers and offer them a welcome place in the economic system. Under these proposals they would be put out of business pr have to operate illegally, unless they were able to subsidize sales through other occupations. It is absolutely shamefull that the Commonwealth would have so little consideration for diversified operations, and make such a large effort to move towards the larger producers at the expense of removing consumer choice and producer earning ability. It is absurd that one cannot purchase items from a neighbor who is supplimenting their income without being subject to prosecution, which would follow if these regs were enacted. An exemption is necessary to protect these small producers and the consumers which want the choice of product.