The bill amends the Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act by introducing a definition for "cell-cultured meat," which encompasses various terms such as lab-grown meat and synthetic meat. This new definition clarifies that cell-cultured meat is produced from animal cell cultures rather than traditional livestock raising and slaughtering. Additionally, the bill updates the definitions of "livestock," "meat," "misrepresent," and "represent," while prohibiting misleading practices in the advertising and sale of meat products.
Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the manufacture for sale of cell-cultured meat intended for human consumption within the state. It also mandates that the State Board of Agriculture create rules necessary for enforcing compliance with the Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.