(1) Washing shellstock – Shellstock shall be washed reasonably free of bottom sediments and detritus as soon after harvesting as practicable. The primary responsibility for washing rests with the harvester. Water used for shellstock washing shall be obtained from an approved growing area, or other sources approved by the Commission.
    (2) Records – Complete and accurate dated records of purchase and sale of all shellfish shall be kept by shellfish production plants operating in the state. Records shall indicate from whom shellfish were sold. Records shall remain on file for a period of not less than thirty (30) days and made available for inspection by agents of the Commission upon request.
    (3) Supervision of the shellfish production plant – The management shall designate a reliable individual accountable for compliance with provisions of this subsection having to do with production plant and personnel cleanliness.
    (4) Packing and shipping shellstock – Shellstock shall be packed and shipped in clean containers under conditions which will prevent contamination and spoilage.
Rulemaking Authority 379.407 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 379.3313. History-New 9-30-75, Formerly 16B-27.191, 16N-27.191, 16N-27.0191, 62N-27.0191.