LAC 51:IX.505. Seed Production in Water Classified as Prohibited or Unclassified

A. Seed may come from any growing area, or from any growing area which is not in an approved classification, provided that: 1. the source of the seed is approved by the department; 2. each aquaculture site that cultures seed in waters classified as prohibited or unclassified shall have a written operational plan. The plan shall be approved by the department prior to its implementation and shall include the following: a. a description of the design and activities of the culture facility; b. the specific site and boundaries in which shellfish aquaculture activities will be conducted; c. the types and locations of any structures, including rafts, pens, cages, nets, or floats which will be placed in the waters; d. the species of shellfish to be cultured and harvested; e. the procedures to assure that no poisonous or deleterious substances are introduced from the seed production activities; f. the corrective actions for addressing seed exceeding the maximum seed size as defined by the department.