CO HB1117

Expands meat importation labeling requirements to include any meat derived from animals not born, raised, and harvested exclusively in the United States, with penalties of $100-$1,000 fine or 30-90 days jail time for violations.

Defines food as misbranded if labeled as "meat" or a meat cut but is not primarily and physically derived from actual livestock bodies as defined by state law.

Requires laboratory-grown or artificially cultured meat to be labeled with the term "lab-grown" or "artificially cultured" when described as meat or meat cuts using USDA institutional meat purchase specifications.

Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 5, 2020) unless subject to a referendum petition, in which case it requires voter approval at the November 2020 general election.

Applies to food packaged for sale on or after the effective date of the act.