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Institute for Justice Challenges Florida's Cultivated Meat Ban

Aug 13, 2024, 03:30 PM

A lawsuit has been filed challenging Florida's recent ban on cultivated meat. The Institute for Justice (IJ), a right-libertarian organization, has initiated the legal action, arguing that the ban is a form of economic protectionism intended to safeguard local farmers. Upside Foods, a prominent cultivated meat company, contends that the ban violates the US Constitution. Paul Sherman, associated with IJ, has been vocal about the issue. The Florida Agricultural Commissioner has previously stated that the ban aims to protect the state's farmers. The case is currently being addressed in federal court.