SEAFOOD: Provides for labeling of commingled imported and domestic seafood
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 323.
Summary
The bill amends Louisiana law to require processors and distributors to label seafood that combines imported and domestic products, and to disclose any testing information when requested. It gives the state department authority to test such seafood and assess civil penalties if it is mislabeled as domestic. The measure aims to improve consumer transparency and protect domestic seafood markets.
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