Bill > HB1155

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and importation of cell-cultured food products in Tennessee, which are defined as food products grown in a controlled environment using cells harvested from livestock, poultry, shellfish, game animals, or fish, without traditional slaughter. Under the proposed legislation, any person found selling or distributing such products would face significant penalties, including a $1,000,000 fine and potential revocation of their food establishment permit. The bill requires the state commissioner of agriculture to issue a written notice to violators, providing them ten days to request a hearing before finalizing findings, and mandates that any hearings or appeals follow the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. Additionally, cell-cultured food products found to be in violation would be subject to forfeiture. The Department of Agriculture is required to develop rules to implement this act, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. The legislation aims to regulate emerging food technologies by preventing the sale of lab-grown or cell-cultured meat and seafood products within the state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1155&ga=114