Is Raw Milk Legal? State-by-State Guide (2026)

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Raw Milk Sales is illegal in 22 states as of 2026. It's legal in 2 states and restricted in 26. The legal landscape is shifting, so always verify current law before acting.

2 Legal

26 Restricted

22 Illegal

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

Raw Milk Sales Legality Map

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	ILLEGAL	In Alabama, the sale of raw milk for human consumption is prohibited under the Alabama Department of Public Health regul...	Details →
Alaska	RESTRICTED	Alaska allows the sale of raw milk only directly from the farm to consumers for personal use under strict licensing and ...	Details →
Arizona	RESTRICTED	Arizona permits the sale of raw milk only through herdshare agreements or directly from the farm to consumers, but retai...	Details →
Arkansas	ILLEGAL	Arkansas prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Arkansas Code § 20-57-201. All milk sold must be pas...	Details →
California	RESTRICTED	California allows the sale of raw milk only directly from the farm to consumers for personal use under California Health...	Details →
Colorado	RESTRICTED	Colorado permits the sale of raw milk only through herdshare agreements or direct farm sales under Colorado Revised Stat...	Details →
Connecticut	ILLEGAL	Connecticut prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Connecticut General Statutes § 22-277. All milk s...	Details →
Delaware	ILLEGAL	Delaware prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Delaware Code Title 16, Chapter 3. Milk sold must be...	Details →
Florida	ILLEGAL	Florida prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5K-4.002. All milk s...	Details →
Georgia	ILLEGAL	Georgia prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Georgia Code Title 26, Chapter 2. Milk sold must be p...	Details →
Hawaii	ILLEGAL	In Hawaii, the sale of raw milk for human consumption is prohibited under Hawaii Administrative Rules §11-157-5. Raw mil...	Details →
Idaho	RESTRICTED	Idaho allows the sale of raw milk directly from farms to consumers under strict licensing and inspection requirements as...	Details →
Illinois	ILLEGAL	Illinois prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under 410 ILCS 620/1 et seq. Raw milk may not be sold or o...	Details →
Indiana	RESTRICTED	Indiana permits the sale of raw milk directly from farms to consumers under Indiana Code Title 15, Article 2, Chapter 3....	Details →
Iowa	RESTRICTED	Iowa allows the sale of raw milk directly from farms to consumers under Iowa Code §192.102. Raw milk sales are restricte...	Details →
Kansas	ILLEGAL	Kansas prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Kansas Statutes Annotated §65-6a01 et seq. All milk so...	Details →
Kentucky	ILLEGAL	Kentucky prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Kentucky Revised Statutes §217.015. All milk sold mu...	Details →
Louisiana	ILLEGAL	Louisiana prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 3, Section 409. Al...	Details →
Maine	RESTRICTED	Maine allows the sale of raw milk directly from farms to consumers under Maine Revised Statutes Title 22, Chapter 261. R...	Details →
Maryland	ILLEGAL	Maryland prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Maryland Code, Agriculture §10-101 et seq. All milk ...	Details →
Massachusetts	ILLEGAL	In Massachusetts, the sale of raw milk for human consumption is prohibited under state law. However, raw milk may be sol...	Details →
Michigan	RESTRICTED	Michigan allows the sale of raw milk only through herd-share agreements and not through retail sales. The Michigan Food ...	Details →
Minnesota	RESTRICTED	Minnesota permits the sale of raw milk only through herd-share programs and prohibits retail sales. Minnesota Statutes S...	Details →
Mississippi	ILLEGAL	Mississippi prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption. According to Mississippi Code Title 75, Chapter 35, th...	Details →
Missouri	RESTRICTED	Missouri allows the sale of raw milk only through herd-share agreements; retail sales are prohibited. Missouri Revised S...	Details →
Montana	RESTRICTED	Montana permits the sale of raw milk directly to consumers on the farm where it is produced. Montana Code Annotated § 81...	Details →
Nebraska	ILLEGAL	Nebraska prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption. Nebraska Revised Statutes § 2-3901 forbids the sale or di...	Details →
Nevada	ILLEGAL	Nevada prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption. Nevada Revised Statutes § 584.195 forbids the sale or distr...	Details →
New Hampshire	RESTRICTED	New Hampshire allows the sale of raw milk only through herd-share agreements; retail sales are prohibited. RSA 184:21 pr...	Details →
New Jersey	ILLEGAL	New Jersey prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption. According to New Jersey Administrative Code § 8:23-5.2,...	Details →
New Mexico	RESTRICTED	In New Mexico, raw milk sales are legal only on the farm where the milk is produced and must be sold directly to consume...	Details →
New York	ILLEGAL	New York prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under NY Agriculture and Markets Law § 201. Raw milk may n...	Details →
North Carolina	RESTRICTED	North Carolina allows the sale of raw milk only through herd-share agreements, not direct retail sales. The North Caroli...	Details →
North Dakota	RESTRICTED	North Dakota permits the sale of raw milk directly to consumers on the farm and at farmers markets under NDCC § 4.1-38-0...	Details →
Ohio	RESTRICTED	Ohio allows the sale of raw milk only through herd-share agreements; direct retail sales are prohibited under Ohio Revis...	Details →
Oklahoma	RESTRICTED	Oklahoma permits the sale of raw milk directly to consumers on the farm and at farmers markets under Oklahoma Administra...	Details →
Oregon	RESTRICTED	Oregon allows the sale of raw milk directly to consumers on the farm and at farmers markets under OAR 603-027-0200. Prod...	Details →
Pennsylvania	ILLEGAL	Pennsylvania prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under 7 Pa. Code § 59.1. Possession is not explicitly ...	Details →
Rhode Island	ILLEGAL	Rhode Island prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-27-4. Possession is not expl...	Details →
South Carolina	ILLEGAL	South Carolina prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under S.C. Code Ann. § 47-11-10. Possession is not e...	Details →
South Dakota	RESTRICTED	In South Dakota, raw milk sales are allowed only through herd-share agreements and not through retail sales. The state p...	Details →
Tennessee	ILLEGAL	The retail sale of unpasteurized (raw) milk for human consumption is illegal in Tennessee. Consumers may not legally pos...	Details →
Texas	RESTRICTED	Texas allows the sale of raw milk only through herd-share agreements and prohibits retail sales of raw milk for human co...	Details →
Utah	LEGAL	Utah permits the sale of raw milk directly to consumers from the farm under Utah Code Ann. § 4-38-1 et seq. Raw milk sal...	Details →
Vermont	LEGAL	Vermont allows the sale of raw milk directly from farms to consumers under 6 V.S.A. § 2771. Producers must be licensed a...	Details →
Virginia	RESTRICTED	Virginia prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-5200. Possession is legal, but r...	Details →
Washington	RESTRICTED	Washington prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under RCW 69.04.120. Possession is legal, but raw milk m...	Details →
West Virginia	RESTRICTED	West Virginia prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under W. Va. Code § 19-10-1 et seq. Possession is all...	Details →
Wisconsin	RESTRICTED	Wisconsin prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Wis. Stat. § 97.22. Possession is legal, but sales ...	Details →
Wyoming	RESTRICTED	Wyoming prohibits the sale of raw milk for human consumption under Wyo. Stat. § 35-7-101 et seq. Possession is legal, bu...	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raw Milk Sales legal in the United States?

Raw Milk Sales is illegal in 22 states as of 2026. It's legal in 2 states and restricted in 26. The legal landscape is shifting, so always verify current law before acting.

How many states allow raw milk sales?

As of 2026, raw milk sales is legal in 2 states, restricted with conditions in 26 states, and illegal in 22 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with raw milk sales in a state where it's illegal?

Penalties range from civil fines to felony charges depending on the state. Some states treat first offenses as misdemeanors with small fines, while others classify possession as a felony carrying prison time. Check the specific state page for exact penalties, charge levels, and enforcement likelihood.

Can you travel across state lines with raw milk sales?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If raw milk sales is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. This applies to driving, flying, and shipping.