House Bill No. [insert bill number] seeks to prohibit the manufacture, sale, holding, or distribution of cell-cultured edible products in Montana. The bill establishes that engaging in these activities is unlawful and empowers the department to adopt rules for implementation. It defines "cell-cultured edible product" and "retail food establishment" in line with existing definitions in the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The legislation amends several sections of the MCA, specifically removing references to Section 30-12-210 and adding Section 50-31-501. Violations of this law are categorized as misdemeanors, with potential penalties including disciplinary actions against retail food establishments, such as license suspension, and immediate stop sale orders on non-compliant products.

Additionally, the bill revises existing laws regarding the labeling and regulation of food products, particularly focusing on cell-cultured edible products. It specifies that labeling requirements do not apply to food products packaged at the direction of purchasers at retail, as long as ingredient information is disclosed through other regulated means. The bill introduces new labeling provisions for cell-cultured edible products to prevent misbranding, while also clarifying definitions related to terms like "adulterated" and "misbranded" concerning meat products. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance food safety and consumer awareness regarding cell-cultured products in the state.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_1(1): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_1(2): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_1(3): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_1(4): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_1(5): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_1(6): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_1: 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(1): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(10): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(11): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(2): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(3): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(4): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(5): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(6): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(7): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(8): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(9): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2: 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217