SB 225
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 expiration date for the ban.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘cultivated meat product’ based on existing code.
- Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cultivated meat products.
- Establishes misdemeanor penalties for violations.
- Allows the Department of Health to suspend food establishment permits for violations.
- Permits research on cultivated meat products, as long as it’s conducted in partnership with government entities or higher education institutions.
- Authorizes the Department of Health and Agriculture to create emergency and legislative rules.
- Sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, and an expiration date of July 1, 2031.
Who is affected
- Food manufacturers
- Food distributors
- Food establishments
- Consumers in West Virginia
- Researchers in the cultivated meat industry
Notable changes
- Creates a specific ban on cultivated meat products.
- Clarifies that research into cultivated meat is permitted under certain conditions.
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