This bill mandates a legislative management study focused on the regulation of cell-cultured protein during the 2025-26 interim. The study will examine the current status of litigation surrounding cell-cultured protein at both federal and state levels, including outcomes from other states. It will also analyze the regulatory environment, the impact on stakeholders, and the feasibility of implementing a prohibition on cell-cultured protein in North Dakota.

At the conclusion of the study, the legislative management is required to report its findings and recommendations to the seventieth legislative assembly, along with any necessary legislation to enact those recommendations. This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implications of regulating cell-cultured protein within the state.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 19-02.1-12.1, 4.1-31-05.1
Adopted by the House Agriculture Committee: 4.1-31-05.1, 19-02.1-12.1
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 4.1-31-05.1, 19-02.1-12.1