Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting

Acy Cooper, Chairman

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

LDWF Headquarters

2000 Quail Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

AGENDA

 

I.        Pledge of Allegiance

II.        Roll Call

III.        Approval of March 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes

IV.        Approval of the May 3, 2023 Meeting Agenda

V.        Financial Report

VI.        Federal Shrimp Permit Report

VII.        New Business

A.    To Hear a Presentation on Shrimp Trends and to Consider Recommendations on the 2023 Spring Inshore Shrimp Season for Zones 1 and 3- LDWF

B.    To Hear a Presentation on Per Capita Protein Consumption Including Shrimp- LDWF

C.   To Hear a Shrimp Legislative Update- STF

D.   To Discuss LDH’s Enforcement Efforts of Restaurant Menu Seafood Labeling- STF/ LDH

VIII.        Public Comment

IX.        Set Next Meeting

X.        Adjourn

 

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