22 MAC Pt. 4, R. 16.5
Cease and Desist Orders
Cite as 22 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 4, R. 16.5
Cease and Desist Orders
A. After crab product has been on temporary hold for seventy-two (72) hours the Executive
Director, the Director of Marine Fisheries or the Seafood Technology Bureau Director
has the authority to issue a cease and desist order. The cease and desist order will remain
in effect until proper corrective actions have been taken and the order is lifted as provided
in writing.
B. In a case where any saltwater crab products involved create a health hazard or whenever
adulterated or misbranded products are found, or in any case of willful refusal to certify
an inspection, the MDMR has the authority to issue a cease and desist order effective
immediately to suspend all related processing activities. This order will be in effect until
proper corrective actions have been taken and the order is lifted, as provided in writing.
C. Verification that proper corrective actions have been taken will be provided in writing
and will be noted on the official inspection form during an official inspection of the
certified crab plant.
MISS. CODE ANN. ยงยง49-15-11, 49-15-15, 9 CFR 531.1, and 21 CFR 123.