22 MAC Pt. 1, R. 6.3
Adulterated, Misbranded or Unlabeled Molluscan Shellfish Products
Cite as 22 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 6.3
Adulterated, Misbranded or Unlabeled Molluscan Shellfish Products
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation within the state of Mississippi to
produce, harvest, provide, purchase, sell, offer, possess, expose for sale, or have in
possession with intent to sell, any raw shellfish and shellfish products which are
adulterated, misbranded, or unlabeled.
B. No person, firm or corporation shall hold or pack shellfish under conditions whereby the
shellfish may become adulterated.
C. Any adulterated, misbranded, mislabeled, or unlabeled shellfish or shellfish products will
be impounded by the direction of an MDMR Authority.
D. Seizure and disposal of such shellfish products must be by the direction of an MDMR
Authority.
E. If shellstock harvested from an off-bottom molluscan shellfish aquaculture lease is found
to be adulterated, misbranded, mislabeled, or unlabeled, adequate cleansing of the
shellstock will be considered in accordance with the most current version of the NSSP
Model Ordinance and by the guidance of an MDMR Authority.