Importation And Exportation

(1) All shipments of mussels imported into Tennessee by a person, firm, or corporation shall be accompanied by a bill of lading. The bill of lading shall provide the following: (a) The signature of the person or purchasing agent of the firm or corporation importing the mussels; (b) The signature of the person or purchasing agent of the firm or corporation that sold or otherwise provided the mussels to be imported; (c) The date of shipment; (d) The weight of mussels by size category; (e) The origin of shipment including the name of the body of water where they were harvested; and (f) The destination of shipment. (2) A copy of the bill of lading shall remain with the importing person, firm, corporation, or wholesale mussel dealer for a period of two years, and shall be made available to TWRA upon request. (3) To export mussels from Tennessee, a completed bill of lading on forms provided by TWRA is required.