The bill amends R.S. 56:306.5(B) to enhance the requirements for seafood dealer receipts in Louisiana. It mandates that wholesale and retail seafood dealers must complete a three-part commercial receipt form when purchasing or acquiring fish from commercial fishermen. This form must be signed by both parties to confirm the accuracy of the information provided. One part of the receipt is retained by the dealer, while another part must be transmitted to the commercial fisherman within twenty-four hours of the transaction. The third part is sent to the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the seafood dealer is responsible for recording detailed information on the receipt form, including the dealer's and fisherman's names and license numbers, transaction date, species identification, quantity, size, condition, unit price, and any necessary permit numbers. The requirement for the dealer to provide this information has been updated to stipulate that it must be recorded within twenty-four hours of each purchase or transfer of possession, replacing the previous language that did not specify a time frame.

Statutes affected:
SB23 Original: 56:5(B)
SB23 Engrossed: 56:5(B)
SB23 Enrolled: 56:5(B)
SB23 Act : 56:5(B)