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DIGEST
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of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 161 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session Lambert
Proposed law creates an exemption to present law to allow small wild catfish processors to
prepare catfish for direct sale to the consuming public if the processor sells less than or equal
to 400 pounds of catfish per month and does not employ another individual to assist in the
preparation of wild catfish for the direct sale to the consuming public.
Proposed law establishes standards for equipment and labeling requirements applicable to
the preparation of wild catfish for direct sale to the consuming public.
Proposed law requires a wild catfish processor to hold a wholesale/retail seafood dealer's
license pursuant to present law and be registered to collect any local sales and use taxes that
are applicable to the sale fo seafood.
Effective August 1, 2023.
(Adds R.S. 40:4.9.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to
the original bill
1. Delete provisions relative to equipment too large to permit washing in sinks.
2. Change the licensure option from a retail seafood dealer's license to a fresh
products license.
3. Make technical changes.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to
the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes to improve readability.
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