No, raw milk sales are prohibited in Alabama except for herd-share agreements under strict agricultural exemptions. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) enforces this ban, citing public health risks, while a 2026 legislative review may expand limited farm-direct sales under Senate Bill 313.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Alabama
- Prohibition on Retail Sales: Alabama Code § 2-1-10 mandates pasteurization for all milk sold to consumers, with raw milk sales punishable by fines up to $1,000 under ADAI enforcement.
- Herd-Share Loophole: Consumers may legally obtain raw milk through private herd-share contracts with licensed dairy farms, provided no direct sales occur; ADAI inspects participating farms biennially.
- Limited Farm-Direct Exemptions: Senate Bill 313 (2025) permits small-scale raw milk sales to end consumers at the farm, capped at 50 gallons weekly, pending ADAI’s 2026 compliance framework finalization.
ADAI’s 2024 guidance clarifies that herd-share participants assume liability for health risks, while commercial raw milk distribution remains criminalized. Out-of-state raw milk shipments are also banned under Alabama’s food safety statutes.