Louisiana lawmakers tighten net on imported seafood

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 528

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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A variety of proposals to continue the state’s campaign against the mislabeling and misrepresentation of imported seafood are nearing final passage in the Louisiana Legislature.

On Tuesday, a state Senate committee approved three bills sponsored by Rep. Jessica Domangue, R-Houma, that will give more power to the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry to investigate and seize unlawful seafood.

In Louisiana, foreign seafood becomes illegal if it is mislabeled or commingled with domestic …

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