Code of Maine Rules
13 - DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
188 - MARINE RESOURCES - GENERAL
Chapter 9 - HARVESTER: SHELLSTOCK HARVESTING, HANDLING AND SANITATION
Section 188-9-05 - Conveyances Used to Transport Shellstock

Universal Citation: 13 ME Code Rules ยง 188-9-05

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

A. All conveyances used to transport shellstock to the original dealer must be properly constructed, operated and maintained to prevent contamination, deterioration and decomposition of the shellstock.

Conveyances and all other equipment coming into contact with shellstock during transport must be constructed in a manner and with materials that can be cleaned and maintained, repaired and/or replaced.

B. Containers on conveyances used in the transport of shellstock must:

1. Be kept clean;

2. Provide effective drainage; and

3. When necessary, be covered to provide protection from contamination.

C. When transporting shellstock to the original dealer within the applicable time to temperature controls in Chapter VIII Section .02 A (1), (2) and (3) of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program Model Ordinance (referred to as "Model Ordinance") the temperature inside the conveyance shall not exceed the ambient air temperature when the ambient air temperature is above 50° Fahrenheit (10° Centigrade).

Note: Chapter 9.05 (C) references the time between shellstock exposure, harvest and transport to the initial dealer. During the transportation of shellstock to the original dealer the temperature inside the conveyance can not be any warmer than the outside temperature when the outside temperature is above 50º F. This means if the outside temperature is 70º F the shellstock can not be placed in the trunk of a car that is 90º F.

D. When mechanical refrigeration units are used, the units shall be:

1. Equipped with automatic controls; and

2. Maintained at an ambient air temperature necessary to comply with Chapter 9.05(C) above.

E. Any ice used to cool shellstock during transport shall be from an approved source.

F. Cats, dogs and other animals must not be allowed in any part of the conveyance where shellstock are stored except for patrol dogs when accompanying security or police officers.

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