Mississippi Seafood Marketing Law of 2025; enact to require certain consumer notice and country of origin labeling.

SB 2014, the "Mississippi Seafood Marketing Law of 2025," requires restaurants, grocery stores, and seafood suppliers in Mississippi to clearly disclose the country of origin for seafood products sold to consumers. It mandates visible signage (e.g., on windows, menus, or placards) stating that seafood may be imported, and obligates retailers to provide verifiable origin information to state agencies. The law empowers the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Department of Marine Resources to enforce these rules, conduct inspections, and impose penalties for non-compliance. It directly affects businesses selling seafood directly to consumers, including restaurants, grocery stores, and distributors. The law does not alter existing food safety standards but focuses solely on transparency about seafood sourcing.