Senate Bill 616 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to include new regulations regarding food products that contain live vaccines. Specifically, it adds a new subdivision to Section 53-1-103(a) that prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food containing a live vaccine. Additionally, the bill introduces a definition for "live vaccine" in Section 53-1-102, describing it as a weakened form of a virus or bacteria used to stimulate antibody production and provide immunity against disease.

The bill aims to enhance food safety regulations by clearly defining and restricting the sale of food products that may pose health risks due to the presence of live vaccines. The act is set to take effect immediately 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