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AZ HB2121

AZ HB2121
Cell-cultured animal product; prohibition


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Introduced
01/16/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
02/22/2024
Passed
Dead
06/15/2024

Introduced Session

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

Bill Summary

An Act amending title 3, chapter 13, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 6; RELATING to the sale of meat.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the sale, production, or offering for sale of cell-cultured animal products for human or animal consumption in Arizona. It empowers the state Department to impose civil penalties of up to $25,000 for violations and allows businesses adversely affected by such violations to file civil actions for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as actual damages not exceeding $100,000. The bill defines "cell-cultured animal product" as any cultured animal tissue produced from in vitro cell cultures outside the organism from which it is derived. The legislative findings highlight the importance of Arizona's cattle ranching industry to the state's history, culture, values, and economy, and state that this bill is necessary to protect the state's sovereign interests, history, economy, and food heritage.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate read second time (on 02/29/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/79907
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/27/2024 House Engrossed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/516232
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/bills/hb2121h.htm
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/09/2024 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/514068
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/01/2024 Land, Agriculture & Rural A https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/513087
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/bills/hb2121p.htm
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