The proposed bill seeks to prohibit the manufacture, sale, holding, offering for sale, or distribution of cell-cultured edible products in Montana, classifying violations as misdemeanors with penalties as outlined in existing law. Retail food establishments found in violation may face disciplinary actions, including potential suspension of their business licenses. The bill empowers the department to adopt rules for implementation and provides clear definitions for terms such as "cell-cultured edible product" and "retail food establishment." Notably, it deletes the requirement that cell-cultured edible products labeled as meat must meet the existing definition of meat, reinforcing the prohibition against such products.

Additionally, the bill amends the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify the status of cell-cultured edible products derived from meat components, stating that these products will not be considered misbranded if labeled according to specific guidelines. It introduces a new prohibition against the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale of cell-cultured edible products, adding this to the list of prohibited acts under section 50-31-501. The amendments aim to enhance food safety standards and ensure consumers are not misled regarding the nature of food products, while also establishing penalties for violations and updating definitions related to food safety and labeling.

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(12): 30-12-210, 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 81-9-217
HB0401_2(13): 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
HB0401_X(1): 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 50-31-501, 81-9-217
HB0401_X(2): 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 50-31-501, 81-9-217
HB0401_X(3): 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 50-31-501, 81-9-217
HB0401_X(4): 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 50-31-501, 81-9-217
HB0401_X(5): 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 50-31-501, 81-9-217
HB0401_X: 50-31-103, 50-31-203, 50-31-501, 81-9-217