This bill aims to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any products containing cell-cultured protein in South Dakota from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2036. It establishes that any violation of this prohibition will be classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor. The bill also grants the Department of Health the authority to inspect food service establishments for compliance and issue stop-sale orders if violations are found. Additionally, upon conviction, the department may suspend or revoke the licenses of violators involved in meat processing.

The bill amends existing definitions in the law, including the definition of "cell-cultured protein," which is described as a product made from cell cultures or DNA of a host animal, cultivated outside a live animal. It also includes provisions for the seizure and condemnation of any products made with cell-cultured protein that violate the law, allowing for legal action in the circuit court. The bill emphasizes the enforcement of these regulations to ensure compliance and protect public health.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/13/2026: 32-22-51.2, 39-5-6, 39-5-38