Code of Massachusetts Regulations
322 CMR - Division of Marine Fisheries
Title 322 CMR 10.00 - Management of Moderately Contaminated Shellfish
Section 10.09 - Shellfish Release

If upon completion of the first 48 hour purification period the shellfish delivered does not meet the required purification standards as established by DPH, an additional purification period may be attempted. If upon completion of an additional 24 hour purification period the shellfish do not meet or exceed the purification standards as established by DPH, the shellfish may not be released to the master digger but shall instead be disposed of by the purification plant supervisor in the best interests of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth, the Division and its officials and employees shall not be liable to the master digger for any claim of any kind arising out of the disposition of the shellfish.