Beaufort County seafood dealers may have to do more paperwork in 2014 due to proposed changes in federal reporting requirements.
The biggest change would require dealers to report their purchases from fishermen every week instead of every two weeks.
While not excited by more red tape, Beaufort County dealers have been largely receptive to the proposed changes, which could help the fish that provide their livelihood.
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