Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 50 - Environmental health
Subchapter 10 - Food Protection
Part 6 - Processing and Distribution of Shellfish
Section 216-RICR-50-10-6.1 - Authority and Purpose

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 50 10 6.1

Current through September 18, 2024

6.1.1 Authority

These Regulations are amended pursuant to the authority of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 23-1 and 21-14 and are established for the purpose of updating minimum standards and requirements related to the processing and distribution of shellfish, to adopt requirements of National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) 2019 Model Ordinance, to assure the safety of shellfish brought into the State of Rhode Island for sale, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

6.1.2 Purpose

This Part establishes the minimum requirements necessary to regulate the intrastate commerce of molluscan shellfish and to establish a program to protect the public health of consumers by assuring the sale or distribution of shellfish from safe sources and assuring shellfish have not been adulterated during processing, shipping, or handling.

6.1.3 Applicability

The terms and provisions of these Rules and Regulations shall be liberally construed to permit the Rhode Island Department of Health to effectuate the purposes of State law, goals, and policies.

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