The bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products made from cultured animal cells, defining these as "cultivated food products." It establishes that any person found to be in violation of this prohibition will be committing a Class C misdemeanor. Additionally, food sales establishments that violate this law may face disciplinary actions, including the suspension or revocation of their food safety permits. The bill also allows the Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Department of Public Health to adopt necessary rules for its implementation.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that it does not prevent governmental entities or institutions of higher education from conducting research related to cultivated food products. Although the bill may require new or increased local expenditures, it is exempt from further requirements under Section 111.05 of the Alabama Constitution because it defines a new crime. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20-1-20
Engrossed: 20-1-20
Enrolled: 20-1-20