Push to loosen regulations on New Hampshire meat industry meets veto

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 271

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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New Hampshire legislators’ efforts to deregulate meat processing for certain of the state’s small producers has stalled after Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed the measure Friday.

“Agriculture is an important part of our state’s economy and heritage, and I appreciate the bill’s intent to provide additional meat processing access for small farmers and producers,” Ayotte wrote in a message announcing the veto. However, she continued, passing the bill would put New Hampshire in violation of federal …

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