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HB 277 Original 2016 Regular Session Abramson
Abstract: Expands the criteria for designation as "Louisiana Wild Seafood" certification.
Present law establishes the "Louisiana Wild Seafood" quality certification program. Provides that
only seafood products, including wild-caught shrimp, that are taken, harvested or landed in La.
qualify for such certification.
Proposed law would allow certification for seafood, including wild-caught shrimp, that are taken or
harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and meet any two of the following three criteria:
(1)The fish are landed in Louisiana.
(2)The fish are processed in Louisiana.
(3)The fish are packaged in Louisiana.
(Amends R.S. 56:578.15(A))