§ 500.452, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 500. FOOD PRODUCTS
Cultivated meat; prohibition; penalties.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture for sale, sell, hold or offer for sale, or distribute cultivated meat in this state.
(2) A person who knowingly violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) A food establishment that manufactures, distributes, or sells cultivated meat in violation of this section is subject to disciplinary action pursuant to s. 500.121.
(4) In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the license of any restaurant, store, or other business may be suspended as provided in the applicable licensing law upon the conviction of an owner or employee of that business for a violation of this section in connection with that business.
(5) A product found to be in violation of this section is subject to s. 500.172 and an immediate stop-sale order.
(6) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 25, ch. 2024-137.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 500.121, Fla. Stat.Disciplinary procedures.Printed as s. 500.121
- § 500.172, Fla. Stat.Embargoing, detaining, destroying of food, food processing equipment, or areas that are in violation.Printed as s. 500.172
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
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