2400.1 A dealer shall buy shellfish only from sources certified by the Department or listed in the current ICSSL.

2400.2 A dealer shall receive shellfish with the dealer's tag or label affixed to each container of shellfish and the dealer's tag or label shall remain affixed until the container is:

1. (a) Shipped;
2. (b) Emptied to wash, grade, or pack the shellfish; or
3. (c) Emptied for repacking of shellfish.

2400.3 The dealer shall affix a dealer tag or label in accordance with sections 2401 and 2403 on each new container in which the shellfish is placed.

2400.4 The dealer's tags shall be:

1. (a) Durable, waterproof, and sanctioned by the Department prior to use; and
2. (b) At least two and five eights inches (2 5/8 in.) by five and one-fourth inches (5 1/4 in.) in size.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).