Louisiana Lawmakers are Considering a Batch of Bills to Safeguard the State's Seafood Industry

By Jordyn Wilson

Lafourche Gazette

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a batch of bills to safeguard the state's seafood industry from an influx of foreign shrimp and crawfish and to strengthen safety measures for imported products.

Some bills would increase fees and licensing requirements on dealers bringing in foreign seafood and expand safety testing. Others would require more accurate labeling about where any type of seafood originates and ban the use of foreign seafood in school lunch programs.  

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