LAC 49:I.1201. Permit Requirements [Formerly 49:6.1010]

A. The controlled depuration of shellfish (oysters, clams, and mussels) is prohibited, unless the operator of the establishment has an unsuspended or unrevoked permit-to-operate issued by the Department of Health and Human Resources. Upon receipt of an application for a permit-to-operate, and successful completion of process verification studies, an inspection will be made by a duly authorized representative of the state health officer, and if the establishment is found properly equipped, in accordance with regulations, a permit will be issued authorizing the owner or operator of said establishment to engage in the business of operating either an on shore wet storage plant or depurating plant. Plans and specifications shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the construction of either type of plant. 1. Such permit may be suspended or revoked at any time for violation of these regulations. A suspended or revoked permit may be reinstated or re-issued when the proper improvements have been made. B. The depuration plant owner shall designate a plant supervisor and assistant plant supervisor to be accountable for compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations. C. The plant shall be used for no purpose other than the treatment or wet storage of shellfish and research activities related thereto. Persons not employed by the plant or representing the Department of Health and Hospitals, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shall not be allowed access to the plant or the laboratory except by permission of the plant supervisor or assistant plant supervisor.