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SD SB123
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, holding, or distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein in South Dakota, with violations classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor
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Bans manufacturing cell-cultured protein products for sale within the state, with penalties including possible suspension, revocation, or denial of meat processing licenses
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Defines "cell-cultured protein" as any product produced for human food made wholly or in part from cell culture or DNA of a host animal and grown or cultivated outside a live animal
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Authorizes the department to inspect food service establishments upon complaint and issue stop-sale orders for violations, with violating products subject to seizure and condemnation by circuit court
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Amends existing livestock transport statutes to update cross-references for the definition of livestock from subdivision 39-5-6(11) to § 39-5-6
Legislative Description
Prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and provide a penalty therefor.
Public Health and Safety
Last Action
Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 129
1/28/2026