House Bill No. [insert number] aims to enhance the reporting and data collection processes related to commercial seafood in Louisiana. The bill mandates that seafood processors and distributors submit quarterly reports to the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, detailing the amount of seafood bought and sold, including an accounting by volume of species and their origins. Additionally, the Department is authorized to maintain a database of this information and impose fines on processors and distributors who fail to comply for two consecutive quarters.

Furthermore, the bill requires dealers applying for an imported seafood license to provide a detailed accounting of all imported seafood they handled in the previous calendar year. This includes information on species, product forms, relevant dates, and supply chain details. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will collect this data and is tasked with sharing a summary with the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. Overall, the bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the seafood industry, ensuring better tracking of both domestic and imported seafood.