Code of Massachusetts Regulations
322 CMR - Division of Marine Fisheries
Title 322 CMR 14.00 - Regulation of Aquaculture Products
Section 14.02 - Other Aquaculture Raised Finfish

Universal Citation: 322 MA Code of Regs 322.14

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Purpose and Scope. Since aquaculture raised finfish is readily shipped and marketed throughout the country, regulations governing their transport, handling, and sale are necessary to differentiate the aquaculture raised finfish product from wild caught finfish. To that end 322 CMR 14.02, shall apply to all aquaculture raised finfish species that are wild caught and landed in Massachusetts and regulated under 322 CMR.

(2) Tags and Labels. All whole aquaculture raised finfish and fillets from aquaculture raised finfish shall be placed in containers affixed with tags or labels that clearly display the following information:

(a) A statement that the product is aquaculture raised;

(b) The common name of the species;

(c) The name, address and permit number of the shipping dealer;

(d) The name, address and permit number of the receiving dealer;

(e) The date the product was shipped; and

(f) The net weight of the container.

(3) Live Product. All persons in possession of live aquaculture raised finfish shall maintain records containing the following information:

(a) That the product is aquaculture raised;

(b) The common name of the species;

(c) The name, address and permit number of the shipping dealer;

(d) The name, address and permit number of the receiving dealer; and

(e) The date the product was shipped.

(4) Non-conforming Product. A person may possess aquaculture raised finfish that do not conform to Massachusetts commercial fishing regulations at 322 CMR.

(5) Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(a) Market, promote, advertise or sell aquaculture raised finfish without identifying the products as being aquaculture raised; or

(b) Transport, possess, sell or offer for sale any aquaculture raised finfish that is not tagged or labeled in accordance with 322 CMR 14.02.

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