2405 TRANSACTION RECORDS

2405.1 Each dealer shall have a business address at which transaction records are maintained.2405.2 Each dealer shall maintain complete, accurate, and legible records of information required to comply with this section in a form authorized by the Department.2405.3 Transaction records shall be sufficient to:- (a) Document that the shellfish are from a source authorized under this chapter;

- (b) Permit a container of shellfish to be traced back to the specific incoming lot of shucked shellfish from which it was taken;

- (c) Permit a lot of shucked shellfish or a lot of shellstock to be traced back to the growing area(s), date(s) of harvest, and if possible, the harvester or group of harvesters.2405.4 Purchase and sales shall be recorded:- (a) In a permanently bound ledger book; or

- (b) Using other recording methods acceptable to and authorized by the Department.2405.5 The transaction records shall be retained:- (a) In the case of fresh shellfish, for a minimum of one (1) year; and

- (b) In the case of frozen shellfish, for at least two (2) years or the shelf-life of the product, whichever is longer.2405.6 If computer records are maintained, the Department shall approve the format and its use.

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