Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
Part 1 - rules and regulations for molluscan shellfish related activities
Chapter 5 - Labeling and Tagging of Molluscan Shellfish
Rule 22-1-5.5 - Tagging Shellstock from Private Leases and State-Owned Reefs

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 22-1-5.5

Current through March 14, 2024

A. All on-bottom and off-bottom molluscan shellfish reef lessees must adhere to the labeling and tagging rules and regulations outlined in the lease contract, lease permit and the most current version of the NSSP Model Ordinance.

B. Shellstock must be tagged at the time of landing with indelible, legible information in accordance with the most current version of the NSSP Model Ordinance.

C. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation harvesting from state-owned reefs to have possession of tags in excess of the daily sack limit.

D. All shellstock tags must be affixed to the sack or container with the fastener provided by the MDMR.

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 49-15-15, 49-15-42, 49-15-46, 49-15-303, 49-15-304; NSSP Model Ordinance §§ II-X, III-X, II-VIII, IV-HI

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