This bill amends the Kansas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify food and drugs containing specific food or color additives as adulterated, thereby prohibiting their use in meals provided by schools under certain food service programs. It establishes civil penalties for the processing, storage, or distribution of drugs containing synthetic color additives, with fines up to $500,000 per violation and categorizes such offenses as a drug severity level 5 felony. The bill also includes exceptions for food sales under $5,000 that may be adulterated by specific additives, allowing for certain fundraising activities in schools.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the existing law, including K.S.A. 65-657, 65-664, 65-668, and 65-682, while repealing the previous versions of these sections. It introduces new language to clarify the definitions of adulterated food and drugs, outlines the penalties for violations, and specifies that reckless or intentional violations of the act may result in misdemeanor or felony charges. The bill aims to enhance public health protections by ensuring that food and drugs distributed in Kansas meet safety standards.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 65-657, 65-664, 65-668, 65-682
As introduced: 65-657, 65-664, 65-668, 65-682