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MS SB2758

MS SB2758
Cultivated food products; criminalize the manufacture, sale or distribution of.


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Introduced
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Prohibit The Manufacture, Sale Or Distribution Of Food Products Produced From Cultured Animal Cells; To Provide Penalties For Violations; To Enable The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce And The State Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Or Regulations As Necessary To Implement This Section; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, distribution, and offering for sale of "cultivated food products" in Mississippi, which are defined as food products produced from cultured animal cells (a type of lab-grown or cell-cultured meat). Under the proposed legislation, any person who violates this prohibition would be charged with a misdemeanor, facing potential penalties of up to $500 in fines, up to three months in county jail, or both. Retail food establishments found selling or distributing these products would also face significant consequences, including potential suspension or revocation of their licenses and permits by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce and the State Department of Health. The bill grants these state departments the authority to create additional rules and regulations to implement and enforce the prohibition. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and regulatory agencies time to prepare for the new restrictions on cultured food products.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)

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