House Bill No. 889, introduced by Representative Orgeron, amends R.S. 56:449(C) to establish a new bulk tagging process for oysters harvested for alternative cultivation. The bill retains existing requirements that all oysters and other molluscan species taken from Louisiana waters for sale must be tagged prior to removal from the fishing vessel, with tags containing information mandated by the Louisiana Department of Health and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Additionally, it maintains the requirement for tagging oysters containerized at dockside immediately upon arrival.

The proposed law introduces a bulk tagging process that allows for a single tag to represent all oysters on board a vessel between the harvest area and the dockside facility. This new tagging system aims to streamline the process for alternative oyster cultivation while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Statutes affected:
HB889 Original: 56:449(C)
HB889 Engrossed: 56:449(C)