The bill aims to regulate and facilitate the sale of aquaculture products in Montana by amending several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Key amendments include the addition of definitions for "aquaculture" and "aquaculture products," which clarify that aquaculture involves the commercial production of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions and includes items like fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants. Additionally, the bill specifies that aquaculture products can be sold without the same regulatory requirements that apply to other food products, thereby providing exemptions for producers in certain contexts.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing regulations concerning homemade food products, allowing for the sale of aquaculture products alongside homemade food items while ensuring that producers inform consumers that these products have not undergone the same licensing and inspection processes as regulated food establishments. The amendments also emphasize the importance of accurate measurement and representation of sold commodities, including aquaculture products, to ensure consumer protection and fair trade practices. Overall, the bill seeks to create a more structured framework for the aquaculture industry while maintaining consumer safety and transparency.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(1): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(2): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(3): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(4): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(5): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(6): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(7): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(8): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(1): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(2): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(3): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(4): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(5): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(6): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(7): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302