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AL HB277

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margie Wilcox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oyster aquaculture licensees may harvest, shuck, and serve oysters from their facility for free product tasting without additional permits or licenses
  • "Product tasting" is defined as providing oysters at no cost for consumers to sample qualities such as taste and texture
  • Existing harvest restrictions under Section 9-12-126 of the Alabama Code remain in effect and are not waived by this authorization
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Seafood; oyster aquaculture, licensees authorized to serve oysters at facility

Health

Last Action

Signature Requested

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry1/27/2026
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit1/15/2026

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