MS HB602

Expands country of origin labeling requirements from crawfish and shrimp to all seafood (saltwater finfish, crustaceans, molluscan shellfish, and other saltwater aquatic life intended for human consumption), applying to wholesalers, processors, retailers, and food service establishments.

Requires seafood and crawfish to be labeled as "Domestic" if harvested/raised in U.S. waters and processed in the U.S., or "Imported" if from foreign waters or processed outside the U.S., with font size at least matching the product name on labels, menus, and advertisements.

Mandates suppliers maintain verifiable record-keeping audit trails documenting country of origin and provide documentation to buyers; establishes civil penalties ranging from $500-$10,000 depending on violation number, with first violations given 3 days to correct before penalties apply.

Grants the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Department of Marine Resources collective regulatory authority to enforce labeling requirements, adopt regulations, and conduct inspections and laboratory testing for species identification and compliance verification.

Establishes the Mississippi Seafood Marketing Task Force composed of state officials, industry representatives, and commercial fishermen to study seafood marketing and production in Mississippi waters and report recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2027.