Committee Report

April 2, 2026

 

H. 4248

 

Introduced by Reps. Herbkersman, Bradley, Erickson, Hixon, Pope, Hewitt, Cobb-Hunter, Forrest and M. M. Smith

 

S. Printed 4/2/26--H.

Read the first time March 27, 2025

 

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The committee on House Agriculture, Natural Res. and Environmental Affairs

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4248) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 39-25-220 so as to require that all shrimp and shrimp products sold in this State have a label noting, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

 

WILLIAM HIXON for Committee.

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 39-25-220 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL SHRIMP AND SHRIMP PRODUCTS SOLD IN THIS STATE HAVE A LABEL NOTING THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF THE SHRIMP.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Chapter 25, Title 39 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 39-25-220. (A) A person may not sell shrimp or shrimp products in this State unless it contains a label clearly and conspicuously noting the country of origin of the shrimp.

    (B) All commercial food establishments in this State that serve shrimp or shrimp products must clearly and conspicuously display on their menus the country of origin of the shrimp.

    (C) A violation of this section is a prohibited act pursuant to Section 39-25-30.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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