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MS SB2513

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

Billy Hudson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

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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