Bill Summary

• Amends the Oklahoma Meat Inspection Act to prohibit the sale, possession, and transfer of horsemeat for human consumption in Oklahoma.

• Modifies meat inspection law definitions to clarify terms apply to horses, mules, and other equines; requires separate preparation facilities for equine meat when inspection is required.

• Authorizes the State Commissioner of Health to access vehicles and establishments transporting or holding horsemeat to inspect records, seize samples, and enforce compliance.

• Repeals prior Oklahoma statutes (63 O.S. 2011, Sections 1-1135 through 1-1139) that previously addressed horsemeat regulation.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.