It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to conduct live bait shrimp operations or to operate a live bait shrimp transport vehicle without complying with the following:
A. Live bait shrimp transport vehicles must be clearly and permanently marked by displaying in an easily visible position, on both left and right sides of said transport vehicle and or live bait holding tank in block letters at least four (4) inches high and at least three-eighths (3/8) inch wide and of a contrasting color to that of the vehicle, the words: "LIVE BAIT" and the name of the camp similarly displayed.B. Live bait shrimp transport vehicles shall be equipped with shaded holding tanks with aeration capabilities and a water circulating system. Said holding tanks on the live bait shrimp transport vehicle must be of a circular type with adequate water flow, provided, however, that rectangular shaped tanks already in use may continue to be used when boards are placed in the corners to prevent live shrimp from congregating. Provisions for aerating the holding tanks shall be provided to ensure optimal survival of the bait shrimp. Other types of holding tanks or systems may be permitted if it can be shown that they are at least as adequate as those described above. The Executive Director or his designee shall determine the capability of such tanks to hold shrimp or fish in a live condition, as well as the capability of any pumps or aeration systems.C. It shall be unlawful for any live bait shrimp transport vehicle to have in excess of forty (40) pounds in total of dead shrimp on board at any time, except, however, when dead shrimp are to be purchased from a licensed seafood dealer for use as bait, such shrimp may be transported frozen or on ice, and must be accompanied by a bill of sale from the seafood dealer that includes the seafood dealers signature and the time and date of the sale. It shall further be unlawful to transport live shrimp while in the process of purchasing, attempting to purchase or transport dead shrimp from a seafood dealer. The additional ten (10) pounds of dead shrimp allowed within a transport vehicle tank (30 pounds of dead shrimp in the boat tank) is to allow for any mortality which may occur during the transport of the live shrimp to the final destination.D. The driver of the live bait shrimp transport vehicle may not transport live shrimp by said vehicle without having in their immediate possession a valid "live bait shrimp transport vehicle permit" issued by the Executive Director or his designee.22 Miss. Code. R. 6-06-6.1