NY S05740

Establishes that food products not containing meat will be considered "misbranded" if labeled in a false, deceptive, or misleading manner that misrepresents them as meat, meat food products, or poultry

References existing definitions of "meat" and "meat food product" under section 96-g and "poultry" under section 90-b of the Agriculture and Markets Law

Adds a new section 201-j to the Agriculture and Markets Law to codify these labeling requirements

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for regulatory agencies to develop implementing rules and regulations

Introduced by Senator Scarcella-Spanton and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture