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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