HB1170

Louisiana HB1170 mandates preference for Louisiana seafood by state purchasing agents unless out-of-state seafood is significantly cheaper.

Louisiana HB1170 requires purchasing agents for state and local governments to prioritize Louisiana seafood in their purchases, provided the cost does not exceed by more than 10% the cost of out-of-state seafood. This preference does not apply if sufficient quantities of Louisiana seafood are unavailable. The bill aims to support local seafood industries by ensuring state and local government purchases favor Louisiana-sourced seafood.