South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 4248
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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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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