RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
HCR 134 2023 Regular Session Kerner
Creates the Imported Seafood Safety Task Force to study and make recommendations to the
Legislature regarding funding for the cost of testing imported seafood, fees for commercial
distributors of imported seafood in La., and enforcement mechanisms necessary for the La.
Department of Health to effectively carry out its mandate.
Provides that the Imported Seafood Safety Task Force shall be composed of the following
members:
(1) The secretary of the La. Dept. of Health or his designee.
(2) The secretary of the La. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries or his designee.
(3) One member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.
(4) One member appointed by the president of the Senate.
(5) A representative of commercial fisherman, appointed by the secretary of the Dept.
of Wildlife and Fisheries.
(6) A representative of the Shrimp Task Force.
(7) A representative of the La. Restaurant Association.
(8) A representative of the La. Retailers Association.
(9) A representative of the La. Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.
Requires a written report to be submitted by the task force to the Senate Committee on
Natural Resources and the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment prior
to the 2024 R.S.