SB211 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Food service establishments, listing of country of origin of food containing fish product of the Order of Siluriformes, notice, Sec. 22-20A-31 am'd.
Summary: This bill would require Alabama food service establishments to identify and publicly display the country of origin for catfish and other Siluriformes products, with specific labeling and display rules.
What This Bill Does
It requires listing the country of origin for catfish and other Siluriformes products. It prohibits advertising catfish unless it is classified as Ictaluridae, and requires origin information to be shown on the menu or via a sign or tabletop display. If the product is imported from a country other than the United States, the country of origin must be displayed daily, with signs at least 93 square inches in size (1-inch high letters) or tabletop displays at least 30 square inches per table.

Who It Affects
Food service establishments (restaurants, diners, cafes) must identify and display the country of origin for catfish and other Siluriformes products in their advertising and on menus or signs.
Consumers and patrons will see the country of origin information when ordering or reading menus.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 22-20A-31 to require identifying the country of origin for Siluriformes (catfish) products.
Advertising of catfish or other Siluriformes products must state the country of origin if imported from outside the United States, and this must be displayed daily.
No catfish or Siluriformes product may be offered for sale unless the country of origin is disclosed to consumers on the menu (same location and font) or via a sign or tabletop display.
Sign/display requirements: signs must be at least 93 square inches with characters at least 1 inch high and posted conspicuously; tabletop displays must be at least 30 square inches on each table used.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month following passage and governor’s approval.

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Subjects: Food Service Establishments