This bill aims to define and regulate cell-cultured meat and cell-cultured poultry within Minnesota's agricultural framework. It introduces new definitions for "cell-cultured meat" and "cell-cultured poultry," specifying that these products are derived from animal cell technology that grows cells in a controlled environment. The bill also amends existing statutes to include these definitions in the context of meat and poultry food products, ensuring that they are recognized as legitimate food items under Minnesota law.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any food product containing cell-cultured meat or poultry must be clearly labeled as such, enhancing transparency for consumers. It updates the labeling requirements to include a statement indicating the presence of cell-cultured products and requires restaurants and establishments serving these items to prominently display this information on their menus. The bill also modifies the language regarding the authority of the commissioner to establish rules for food labeling, replacing "rulings" with "rules" for clarity and consistency.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 31.01, 31.12, 31.633, 31A.02