1. A. Seed may come from any growing area, or from any growing area which is not in an approved classification, provided that:

   1. 1. the source of the seed is approved by the department;

   2. 2. each aquaculture site that cultures seed in waters classified as prohibited or unclassified shall have a written operational plan. The plan shall be approved by the department prior to its implementation and shall include the following:

      1. a. a description of the design and activities of the culture facility;
      2. b. the specific site and boundaries in which shellfish aquaculture activities will be conducted;
      3. c. the types and locations of any structures, including rafts, pens, cages, nets, or floats which will be placed in the waters;
      4. d. the species of shellfish to be cultured and harvested;
      5. e. the procedures to assure that no poisonous or deleterious substances are introduced from the seed production activities;
      6. f. the corrective actions for addressing seed exceeding the maximum seed size as defined by the department.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.40:4.A.(1), R.S. 40:5.A.(2)(3)(5)(7)(9)(15)(17)(19)(20) and R.S. 40:5.3.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 48:1856 (July 2022), repromulgated LR 48:2144 (August 2022).