Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee backs bill allowing oyster tastings at aquaculture facilities with public-health limits
Summary
The committee gave HB277 a favorable report, enabling limited oyster tastings at aquaculture facilities in Mobile and Baldwin counties; the Alabama Department of Public Health supported language that tastings be complimentary while tours may be charged.
Representative Wilcox introduced HB277 to allow oyster tastings at aquaculture facilities in Mobile and Baldwin counties, saying the change would help the growing oyster-farming industry and attract tourist visits. "Wouldn't it be grand if we could have, just like wine tastings at wine facilities, we could have a tasting after a tour," she said, attributing the idea to oyster farmers such as Andy DePaola.
The sponsor told the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
