410 IAC 7-26-169 Molluscan shellfish; packaging and identification

Sec. 169. (a) Except as specified in subdivision (b) [subsection (b)] , molluscan shellfish must be obtained in nonreturnable packages or containers that bear a legible tag or label that identifies the: (1) source, and are affixed by a dealer that depurates, packs, ships, or reships the molluscan shellfish, as specified in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish (Model Ordinance); and (2) "sell by" or "best if used by" date for shucked shellfish packages with a capacity of less than one-half gallon (1.89 L) or the date shucked for packages with a capacity of at least one-half gallon (1.89 L). (b) When a two-tag harvester or dealer system is used, the dealer tag must meet the requirements identified in subsection (a)(1). When both the dealer and harvester tags appear on the container, the dealer's tag is not required to duplicate the information on the harvester's tag. (c) A container of raw molluscan shellfish that does not bear a tag or label, or bears a tag or label that does not contain all the information as specified under the Model Ordinance shall be subject to a hold order, or seizure and destruction, as allowed by law. (d) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) is a PF item. (e) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (b) or (c) is a core item.