Alabama has passed a bill that will require a license for seafood dealers to sell imported seafood in the state.
The bill aims to provide more transparency to consumers by mandating the labeling of seafood as either "imported" or "domestic", as well as distinguishing between "wild-caught" and "farm-raised" seafood[1][2][5]. This legislation is expected to support Alabama's local seafood industry, which has faced challenges from the influx of cheaper, imported seafood products[2][4]. The new law will go into effect on October 1, 2024[5].
Citations:
[1] https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/HB1-int.pdf
[2] https://mobilebaykeeper.org/take-action/2024-seafood-labeling-bill/
[3] https://www.wlox.com/video/2024/07/26/alabama-politician-advocates-imported-seafood-inspection-bill-2/
[4] https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/seafood-labeling-bill-one-step-closer-to-being-signed-into-law/
[5] https://alabamaretail.org/news/cool-2024/