Senate Bill 616, sponsored by Kyle, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to regulate the sale of food products containing live vaccines. Specifically, it introduces a new provision in Section 53-1-103(a) that prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food that contains a live vaccine. Additionally, the bill defines "live vaccine" in Section 53-1-102 as a weakened form of a virus or bacteria designed to stimulate antibody production and provide immunity against disease.

The bill aims to enhance public health safety by ensuring that food products do not contain live vaccines, which could pose health risks to consumers. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-1-103(a), 53-1-103, 53-1-102