Concerning commercial shellfish fees.

Summary

The bill caps the annual fees that shellfish harvesters, shippers, and shucker‑packers can be charged, and limits biotoxin testing and export certificate fees. It also clarifies that these shellfish fees are exempt from a broader policy that requires other professional licensing costs to be paid by the professionals themselves. The changes aim to give the shellfish industry cost certainty while ensuring fees cover regulatory expenses.

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