temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.

South Dakota bans cell-grown food sales

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, South Dakota bans making, selling, offering, holding for sale, or distributing covered cell-grown food. Covered products contain protein made wholly or partly from animal cells or DNA grown outside a live animal. The law excludes proteins made through microbial fermentation, enzyme processing, or traditional food cultures unless intended to copy meat or animal tissue. The same exception covers biotechnology processes used to make drugs, biologics, vaccines, dietary supplements, enzymes, or medical products. After receiving a complaint, the Department must inspect food service businesses, including mobile and temporary establishments. If it finds a violation, it must issue a stop-sale order. After a conviction, it must pursue license suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal through the required procedures. The Animal Industry Board also enforces the ban and can seize and condemn covered products. Violations are Class 2 misdemeanors.