Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-12 - THE HANDLING, STORAGE, SHUCKING, PACKING, SHIPPING AND\OR SALE OF SHELLFISH
Rule 40-7-12-.01 - Scope of Regulation

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-7-12-.01
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

Under and by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Georgia, by the Constitution and the laws of this State, more particularly by O.C.G.A. Section 26-2-310et seq., I do hereby promulgate, prescribe and adopt the following rules and regulations governing the handling, storage, shucking, packing, repacking, shipping and/or sale of shellfish. These rules and regulations are based upon the requirements for interstate and intrastate shipments as outlined in the NSSP (National Shellfish Sanitation Program) Model Ordinance entitled "Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish Model Ordinance" covering the sanitation of harvesting, processing, and distribution of shellfish. Therefore, the Department of Agriculture is hereby authorized to enforce any of these. These are to include all inspections and certifications and enforcement of NSSP requirements.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 26-2-20, 26-2-310et seq.

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