South Carolina’s Shrimp Transparency Law | Charleston News

South Carolina just cracked down on shrimp deception with a new law requiring restaurants to clearly label whether their shrimp is local or imported—thanks to a major investigation that exposed widespread mislabeling. Governor McMaster signed the Truth in Shrimp Labeling Act to boost transparency and give local shrimpers a fair shot. Restaurants have 120 days to comply, or face fines up to $5,000 for repeat violations. Local business owners like Charles Arena see it as a win for authenticity and consumer trust, while diners now get the real scoop on where their seafood comes from—whether they’re locals or tourists craving genuine Lowcountry flavor. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad067f191c876761