2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-1300

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 2VAC5-585-1300 - Molluscan shellfish tanks

A. Except as specified under subsection B of this section, molluscan shellfish life support system display tanks may not be used to store or display shellfish that are offered for human consumption and shall be conspicuously marked so that it is obvious to consumers that the shellfish are for display only.^P

B. Molluscan shellfish life-support system display tanks that are used to store or display shellfish that are offered for human consumption shall be operated and maintained in accordance with a variance granted by the department as specified in 2VAC5-585-3540 and a HACCP plan that:^Pf

1. Is submitted by the operator and approved as specified under 2VAC5-585-3541;^Pf and

2. Ensures that:

a. Water used with fish other than molluscan shellfish does not flow into the molluscan tank;^Pf

b. The safety and quality of the shellfish as they were received are not compromised by the use of the tank;^Pf and

c. The identity of the source of the shellstock is retained as specified under 2VAC5-585-440.^Pf

2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-1300

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. October 16, 2007; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 19, eff. 6/24/2021.

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.