DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 600 Original 2023 Regular Session Kerner
Abstract: Provides for a civil fine for violation of notice requirement for imported crawfish and
shrimp.
Present law requires all food service establishments that use a menu as a standard business
practice and sell or provide cooked or prepared crawfish or shrimp that originate outside of
the U.S. to disclose such crawfish or shrimp on menus and signs. Present law further provides the
notice requirements for menus and signs.
Proposed law provides for a civil fine of not more than $100 in certain instances of a violation of the
notice requirement upon inspection of the business.
(Amends R.S. 40:5.5.4(C))