Bill > H4248

This bill proposes to amend South Carolina's state law by adding a new requirement for shrimp labeling, mandating that all shrimp and shrimp products sold in the state must have a label clearly indicating the country where the shrimp originated. The legislation applies to both retail sales and commercial food establishments, requiring restaurants to display the country of origin on their menus. Any business that fails to comply with these labeling requirements would be considered in violation of existing state consumer protection regulations under Section 39-25-30. The bill would go into effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, aiming to provide consumers with more transparency about the source of shrimp products they purchase or consume. This type of country-of-origin labeling helps consumers make more informed purchasing decisions and can potentially support local or domestic seafood industries by increasing transparency in food sourcing.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4248&session=126&summary=B