Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
Part 1 - rules and regulations for molluscan shellfish related activities
Chapter 6 - Receiving, Storage, Handling and Packing of Molluscan Shellfish
Rule 22-1-6.3 - Adulterated, Misbranded or Unlabeled Molluscan Shellfish Products

A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation within the state of Mississippi to produce, harvest, provide, purchase, sell, offer, possess, expose for sale, or have in possession with intent to sell, any raw shellfish and shellfish products which are adulterated, misbranded, or unlabeled.

B. No person, firm or corporation shall hold or pack shellfish under conditions whereby the shellfish may become adulterated.

C. Any adulterated, misbranded, mislabeled, or unlabeled shellfish or shellfish products will be impounded by the direction of an MDMR Authority.

D. Seizure and disposal of such shellfish products must be by the direction of an MDMR Authority.

E. If shellstock harvested from an off-bottom molluscan shellfish aquaculture lease is found to be adulterated, misbranded, mislabeled, or unlabeled, adequate cleansing of the shellstock will be considered in accordance with the most current version of the NSSP Model Ordinance and by the guidance of an MDMR Authority.