This bill establishes a new legal framework in Oklahoma regarding the production and sale of cultivated meat, defined as meat products derived from cultured animal tissue outside of the animal. It explicitly prohibits the manufacture, sale, holding, or distribution of cultivated meat products within the state, making such actions unlawful. Violators of this prohibition will be charged with a misdemeanor. Additionally, food sellers who violate this law may face enforcement actions from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, including the potential suspension or revocation of their food selling licenses.

The bill grants the Oklahoma State Department of Health the authority to create rules necessary for the implementation of this law. However, it includes an exemption that allows governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and their partners to conduct research related to cultivated meat production. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.