Seafood country of origin; Agriculture and Industries Commissioner authorized to test for compliance, notification methods revised, violations further provided

Summary

The bill forces restaurants, delis, and other food service establishments to disclose whether imported seafood is foreign‑origin, farm‑raised, or wild, using specific label sizes or signs. The Agriculture and Industries Commissioner can test products, and the State Health Officer can inspect and enforce penalties that increase with repeated violations. It aims to give consumers clear information about where their seafood comes from.

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