Regulations on raw milk vary by state.

• A. They are uniform nationwide
• B. They are illegal everywhere
• C. They are regulated by federal law only
• D. Regulations on raw milk vary by state

Answer: (D)

Regulation of raw milk is determined at the state level. While the federal government does set baseline standards for dairy products that move across state lines (for example, through the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and related FDA oversight), states can and do adopt their own rules that may be more or less strict, or permit or prohibit certain sales entirely. That means how raw milk can be sold, where it can be sold, what labeling is required, and what handling or sanitation rules apply can vary from one state to another.

Because of this, you see a patchwork: some states allow certain intrastate sales or on-farm direct sales with specific requirements, others impose bans or very limited exceptions, and others still have intermediate rules. This is why the correct choice states that regulations on raw milk vary by state.