MA Lobster Bill Survives Budget Deal Legislation to Allow in-State Sale, Processing of Unfrozen, Shell-on, Lobster Parts

The legislation to allow the in-state sale, transport and processing of unfrozen, shell-on lobster parts — a persistent, years-long campaign by state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr — has survived the Massachusetts Legislature’s conference committee and is contained in the $43.1 billion budget awaiting Baker’s approval or veto.

Trump Signs Legislation to Permanently Exempt Shrimpers

December 19, 2018 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The Southern Shrimp Alliance reported that both the House and Senate had finally passed legislation (S. 140) to make permanent a temporary legislative exemption for shrimp fishing vessels from an extremely onerous and unnecessary EPA Vessel Incidental Discharge Permit requirement. SSA is very happy to report that this legislation was sent to the President and has now been signed into law.