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-.17 - Inspections

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-7-12-.17

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) General. The Department shall inspect each shellfish plant periodically and shall make as many additional inspections and reinspections as are necessary for the effective enforcement of these regulations.

(2) Access to Processing Facilities, Distributors, Shippers, Reshippers, Vessels and Vehicles. Authorized representatives of the Department, after proper identification, shall be permitted to enter at any reasonable time, any facility, establishment, vessel or vehicle used to harvest, store or transport shellfish for the purpose of making inspections to determine compliance with these regulations. The Department's designated representatives shall be permitted to examine the records of a shellfish facility or establishment to obtain information pertaining to shellstock harvested and relayed; shellfish purchased, received, processed, sold, distributed, or shipped, and personnel employed.

O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-310et seq.

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