Public health and safety; cultivated meat; prohibiting sale of; penalties; effective date.

HB 2829 prohibits the sale, distribution, or offer for sale of cultivated meat (meat grown from animal cells outside the animal) in Oklahoma. It directly affects food sellers, restaurants, and retailers who would face misdemeanor charges and potential license suspension or revocation by the Oklahoma State Department of Health for violations. The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Health Department, including rulemaking authority, while exempting research by government entities, universities, or their partners. It does not ban consumption but restricts commercial availability, taking effect November 1, 2025.