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MS SB2513
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands catfish marketing labeling requirements to apply to all fish products as defined in Section 69-7-605 of Mississippi Code
- Requires retailers and food service establishments to inform consumers of country of origin for fish products at point of sale through labels, menus, or signage
- Establishes that fish products can only be labeled as United States origin if farm-raised fish are hatched, raised, harvested and processed in the U.S., or wild-caught fish are harvested and processed in U.S. waters and territory
- Requires distributors and wholesalers to provide country of origin information and certification to retailers and food service establishments
- Takes effect July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Agriculture; require certain fish products to meet same labeling requirements of catfish products.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/19/2013
Committee Referrals
Agriculture1/21/2013
Full Bill Text
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