Relating to aquaculture.
Summary
Establishes certain requirements concerning aquaculture. Establishes Aquatic Animals Fund, separate and distinct from General Fund. Appropriates moneys in Aquatic Animals Fund to State Department of Agriculture for certain purposes related to aquaculture and aquatic animals. Provides that violation of requirements may be subject to civil penalties. Punishes first violation by maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes second or subsequent violation by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,500 fine, or both.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Gamba
DDemocratic
Co
Jules Walters
DDemocratic
Co
Khanh Pham
DDemocratic
Co
Rob Nosse
DDemocratic
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