Crawfish and seafood; revise certain provisions relating to labeling requirements.

Seafood sellers show product origins

Starting July 1, 2026, Mississippi seafood and crawfish sellers can label products as domestic, imported, or by country of origin. Foreign-origin products must say “imported” or name their country, in lettering at least as large as the product name. Restaurants can use a clear menu legend on the cover or same page as the items, in plain language and matching the product listing’s font size. Businesses selling only domestic seafood can post a notice in a prominent place. Products that meet federal country-of-origin labeling rules are exempt from state seafood-specific rules, but stores selling fresh or unfrozen seafood directly to consumers must still follow state rules. Suppliers must keep records, and state agencies can inspect and test products. For a first violation, businesses get three days to correct it; failing to do so brings a $500 to $1,000 fine. Fines rise for later violations, reaching $10,000 for a fourth or later violation; knowing violations can also bring up to $10,000 in fines, six months in jail, or both. Businesses facing complaints or penalties can request an administrative hearing.