2701.1 The dealer receiving shellfish shall repack only shellfish that:

1. (a) Originated from a dealer; and
2. (b) Are identified with a tag or label as specified in sections 2401 through 2403.

2701.2 The dealer processing shellfish shall ensure that repacked shellfish:

1. (a) Do not exceed an internal temperature of forty-five degrees Fahrenheit (45° F) (seven and two tenths degrees Centigrade (7.2° C)) for more than two (2) hours; and
2. (b) Are maintained at a temperature less than forty-five degrees Fahrenheit (45° F) (seven and two tenths degrees Centigrade (7.2° C)) in any portion of frozen shellfish thawed for repacking.

2701.3 The dealer shall store repacked, shucked shellfish in covered containers at n ambient temperature of forty-five degrees Fahrenheit (45° F) (seven and two tenths degrees Centigrade (7.2° C)) or less or covered in ice.

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