Alabama HB444 requires seafood country of origin labeling for food service establishments and authorizes testing by the Commissioner of Agriculture.

Alabama HB444 mandates that food service establishments display the country of origin of seafood on menus or signs. It authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries to test seafood for compliance with these labeling requirements. The bill also revises the methods for notifying consumers about the origin of seafood and outlines penalties for violations. The Commissioner can report violations to the State Health Officer, who will publish the names of noncompliant establishments. Fines collected will fund enforcement and administration of the law.

Alabama HB444 requires seafood country of origin labeling for food service establishments and authorizes testing by the Commissioner of Agriculture.

Alabama HB444 mandates that food service establishments display the country of origin of seafood on menus or signs. It authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries to test seafood for compliance with these labeling requirements. The bill also revises the methods for notifying consumers about the origin of seafood and outlines penalties for violations. The Commissioner can report violations to the State Health Officer, who will publish the names of noncompliant establishments. Fines collected will fund enforcement and administration of the law.