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MS SB2478

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Philip Moran

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Separates the existing combination seafood dealer and processor license into two distinct licenses, each costing $100 annually

  • Seafood dealer license covers buying, handling, or shipping seafood from commercial fishermen or other wholesale dealers for resale; dealers are not authorized to operate as processors

  • Seafood processor license covers manufacturing or changing seafood products into different market forms; processors are authorized to also operate as dealers

  • Exempts nonresident commercial wholesalers delivering processed or unprocessed seafood with proof of purchase to licensed Mississippi businesses

  • Exempts contract carriers transporting seafood to/from licensed processors and restaurants/retailers receiving processed seafood from licensed wholesalers

Legislative Description

Combination seafood dealer and processor license; separate into two licenses.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Marine Resources2/9/2022
Ports and Marine Resources1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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