Mississippi Code
Article 13 - Catfish Marketing
§ 69-7-607. Labeling of catfish and fish products; notice of country of origin; method of notification; record-keeping audit trail; commissioner authorized to inspect businesses for compliance; exceptions

1. In case of "Farm-raised Catfish or Farm-raised Fish," it is hatched, raised, harvested and processed in the United States;
2. In case of "River or Lake Catfish or River or Lake Fish," it is:
a. Harvested in waters of the United States, a territory of the United States or a state, including the waters thereof; and
b. Processed in the United States, a territory of the United States or a state, including the waters thereof;
1. The information required by paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section may be provided to consumers by means of a label, stamp, mark, placard or other clear and visible sign on the catfish or fish or on the package, display, holding unit or bin containing the catfish or fish at the final point of sale to consumers.
2. If the catfish or fish is already individually labeled for retail sale regarding country of origin, the retailer shall not be required to provide any additional information to comply with this section.

Structure Mississippi Code