Meat deregulation bill moves ahead

Meat deregulation bill moves ahead

Cuts of meat are seen at Dreamers Farm store in Litchfield. Owner Josh Pelletier said he faces long wait times to have his livestock slaughtered at USDA-approved facilities. (Photo by Molly Rains/New Hampshire Bulletin)New Hampshire legislators are one step closer to loosening regulations on the state’s meat industry. House Bill 396, which would permit the in-state sale of certain meat products processed at non-U.S. Department of Agriculture fac…