Senate Bill No. 23, introduced by Senator Lambert, amends the existing law regarding the recording of commercial receipts for fish sold by wholesale and retail seafood dealers. The bill specifies that these dealers must complete a three-part commercial receipt form when acquiring fish from commercial fishermen. The key changes include the requirement that one part of the receipt must be transmitted to the commercial fisherman within twenty-four hours of the transaction, rather than being given at the time of the transaction as previously stated. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the dealer is responsible for recording specific information related to the transaction, including names, license numbers, transaction details, and species information, all of which must also be completed within twenty-four hours.

The proposed law retains the essential elements of the current law while updating the time frame for providing receipts and recording information. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of record-keeping in the seafood industry, ensuring that commercial fishermen receive timely documentation of their sales. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB23 Original: 56:5(B)