This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance regulations concerning adulterated food, specifically including cultivated-protein food products under the Nebraska Pure Food Act. It introduces a new definition for "cultivated-protein food product," which refers to food products that mimic the sensory attributes of animal tissue but are produced through cell manufacturing processes rather than traditional meat processing. The bill also prohibits the adulteration of food and outlines specific conditions under which food is considered adulterated, including the addition of cultivated-protein food products to the list of adulterated items.

Additionally, the bill establishes that any violation of the food adulteration provisions in the course of business constitutes a deceptive trade practice, thereby aligning food safety regulations with consumer protection laws. It amends existing language to clarify the prohibitions against the adulteration of food and the responsibilities of individuals and businesses in the food industry. The bill repeals the original sections of the statutes that are being amended, ensuring that the new provisions take precedence.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 87-302
Final Reading: 87-302
Slip Law: 87-302