LAC 49:I.1200 – Definitions [Formerly 49:6.1000]

Depurationa controlled process whereby shellfish harvested from restricted or approved waters are held live for purification in specially designed tanks for the primary purpose of reducing the number of pathogenic organisms that may be present to levels that are considered acceptable for human consumption without further thermal processing.
On Shore Wet Storagea controlled process whereby shellfish harvested from waters approved by the state health officer for direct market harvesting are held live in specially designed tanks primarily for the purpose of desanding and/or improving palatability by increasing salt content.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 40, as amended.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR16:414 (May 1990).