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MS SB2638
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds a definition for "cell-cultured dairy product" (products derived from animal cells cultured outside a live animal intended to replicate or substitute for milk) to Mississippi's meat labeling laws
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Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offering for sale of cell-cultured dairy products in Mississippi
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Expands the Department of Agriculture's authority to inspect food processing plants, retail establishments, and food establishments based on credible complaints of misbranded meat products
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 per day for violations, with a maximum of $10,000 for violations arising from the same transaction or occurrence, with collected penalties deposited for the department's use
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Requires the Attorney General to enforce stop orders or embargo orders upon notification from the department; if declined, the department may hire outside counsel with fees reimbursable through deficit appropriation
Legislative Description
Meat labeling; clarify laws concerning.
Last Action
Returned For Concurrence
3/5/2026