HB121

Provides for the authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry regarding imported seafood

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB121 authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to seize, hold, or destroy imported seafood products that violate state law.

Louisiana HB121 expands the powers of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to include the authority to seize, hold, or destroy any seafood product found in violation of state law. This bill provides the commissioner with additional enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with seafood safety regulations. The changes become effective upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, upon the lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Mar 26

9:30 AM

House Committee on Agriculture

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 122.

May 15

House

Effective date: 05/15/2026.

May 13

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.