1. A. Commercial processors and distributors of imported and commingled seafood shall submit a quarterly report to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

   1. 1. Each quarterly report shall include the following:

      1. a. the amount of seafood bought and sold in the previous quarter;
      2. b. an accounting by volume of the species of seafood bought and sold;
      3. c. for imported seafood, country of origin for each species of seafood;
      4. d. for domestic seafood, when possible, the state of origin for each species of seafood.
2. B. The report for the previous quarter shall be filed with LDAF no later than January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31, respectively. If a processor or distributor has no purchases or sales during the quarterly reporting period, LDAF must be notified accordingly.
3. C. Quarterly Seafood Reports shall be made on forms supplied by LDAF. The form may be requested by the processor or distributor either verbally or in writing.

4. D. Failure to submit the required information for two or more consecutive quarters may result in the following penalties:

   1. 1. for a first offense, a fine of not more than fifteen thousand dollars per violation;
   2. 2. for a second offense, a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars per violation;
   3. 3. for a third or subsequent offense, a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars per violation.
5. E. Penalties may be assessed only by a ruling of the commissioner based upon a recommendation by the Weights and Measures Commission adjudicatory hearing held pursuant the Administrative Procedures Act.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:4749.1 and R.S.3:4749.3.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agro-Consumer Services, Weights and Measures Division, LR 51:2032 (December 2025).