SB 751
Prohibiting manufacture, sale, or distribution of cultivated meat products
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cultivated meat products within West Virginia. It defines ‘cultivated meat product’ and establishes penalties for those who violate the prohibition, including potential suspension of food establishment permits. The bill also includes provisions for rulemaking and clarifies that research related to cultivated meat is not prohibited, and sets an effective and sunset date for the law.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘cultivated meat product’ according to existing state code.
- Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cultivated meat products within West Virginia.
- Establishes misdemeanor penalties for violations, including fines and potential jail time.
- Allows the Department of Health to suspend food establishment permits for violations.
- Protects research activities related to cultivated meat products conducted by government entities or partnered organizations.
- Authorizes the Department of Health and Agriculture to create emergency and legislative rules to implement the law.
- Sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, and a sunset date of July 1, 2030.
Who is affected
- Food manufacturers
- Retailers selling food products
- Consumers in West Virginia
- The Department of Health
- The Department of Agriculture
Notable changes
- West Virginia is the first state to enact legislation specifically prohibiting cultivated meat products.
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