Section 21-346 – Importing Shellfish Prohibited; Exception
Except for shellstock that is imported into this State for replanting under the direction of the Department of Natural Resources, or commercially sterile shellfish or shellfish products, a person may not import shellfish into this State unless the shellfish is from a source certified by the appropriate agency responsible for interstate shellfish shipment.
Section 21-347 – Importing Food Containing Shellfish Prohibited
(a) Unless the shellfish contained in the food comes from a source certified by the appropriate agency responsible for interstate shellfish shipment, a person may not import into this State any food that contains shellfish. (b) Each processor of food that contains shellfish that is imported into this State shall: (1) Keep on file proof that the shellfish […]
Section 21-348 – Processing, Sale, or Storage for Sale of Food Containing Shellfish From Unknown or Uncertified Source Prohibited
A person may not process, sell, or keep for sale any shellfish or any food that contains shellfish if the shellfish involved is from an unknown or uncertified source.
Section 21-349 – Powers of Department
The Department may: (1) Detain and take any necessary action on any shipment of shellfish or any food that contains shellfish if the shellfish involved is from an unknown or uncertified source; and (2) Condemn and destroy any shellfish or any food that contains shellfish if the shellfish involved is from an uncertified source.
Section 21-350 – Shellfish or Processed Crabs to Be Maintained at Temperatures Established by the Department
(a) (1) Any vehicle that is used to transport, store, or sell shellfish for commercial purposes or processed crabs for commercial purposes shall be capable of maintaining the shellfish or processed crabs at a temperature established by the Department. (2) This subsection does not apply to a licensed harvester of shellfish who delivers the shellfish in a vehicle […]