Senate Bill 616, also known as House Bill 928, 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 that is intended for use in humans to stimulate antibody production and provide immunity against disease.

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

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