Tropical Storm Harvey Forces Louisiana to Close Harvest for Oysters
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafood News] August 30, 2017
Tropical Storm Harvey, which has devastated parts of Texas, has now shut down harvesting of molluscan shellfish in Louisiana. The Louisiana State Department of Health issued a notice on Tuesday declaring a precautionary closure of molluscan shellfish growing waters in Louisiana.
The notice reads:
“Pursuant to the provisions of LSA RS 40:5.3, as amended and re-enacted by Act 1 of the First Regular Legislative Session of 1988, and RS 40:5, all molluscan shellfish growing ...
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