2402.1 When the shellstock is removed from the original container, the dealer shall:

1. (a) Keep the dealer's tag that was affixed to the original container on file for ninety (90) days;
2. (b) Keep track of the growing area and date of harvest for the shellstock by identifying and recording this information from the lot containers of shellstock commingled during intermediate processing; and
3. (c) Maintain the lot identity of all shellstock during any intermediate stage of processing.

2402.2 A dealer receiving bulk tagged lots of shellstock must have an intermediate processing plan approved by the Department to ensure that each lot of shellstock is kept separate and identified in a way that prevents misidentification.

2402.3 A dealer may tag a lot container of shellstock in lieu of meeting the requirements specified in sections 2400.2 and 2400.3 for a dealer tag on each individual container, if the dealer has an intermediate processing plan which establishes the procedures for tagging lots during the washing, packing or staging of shellfish and the plan is approved by the Department..

2402.4 If shellstock are sold in bulk, the dealer shall prepare a transaction record prior to shipment. This transaction record shall contain all the information required in section 2405 in addition to the name of the consignee.

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