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S. 2934: Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act

Sponsor: Vitter (R - LA)

Official Title: To amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood.

Status:
1/20/2010: Introduced in Senate
1/20/2010: Referred to Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee

Commentary:
This bill would amend Chapter VIII of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to address the safety of imported seafood. Section 331 of title 21 of the U.S. Code prohibits a range of conduct, and the bill would add a provision to prohibit knowingly making a false statement regarding a test or inspection of imported seafood or the knowing misbranding of any imported seafood. A violation of § 331 is punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of $1,000, or both. A subsequent violation or an offense committed with the intent to defraud or mislead is punishable by imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of $10,000, or both.

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