The bill mandates a legislative management study focused on the regulation of cell-cultured protein during the 2025-26 interim. This study will examine the current status of litigation surrounding cell-cultured protein at both federal and state levels, including outcomes from other states. Additionally, it will analyze the regulatory landscape, assess the impact on stakeholders, and evaluate 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 proposed legislation necessary 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