NAC446.075. Shellfish.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, fresh and frozen shellfish, such as oysters, clams or mussels, must be packed in nonreturnable packages which are labeled with the name and address of the original processor or the person who repacked them, and the number for interstate certification. Shell stock and shucked shellfish must be kept in the container in which they were received until they are used.

     2. Each container of unshucked shellfish, such as oysters, clams or mussels, must be identified by a tag attached to the container, to be retained for 90 days, that states the name and address of the original processor, the kind and quantity of shellfish in the container, and the number for interstate certification issued by the state or a foreign agency.

     3. Fresh shellfish may be displayed in a tank that is designed to support the life of shellfish if:

     (a) No water that is used for fish other than shellfish is able to flow into the tank for shellfish.

     (b) The operation of the tank does not adversely affect the safety and quality of the shellfish.

     (c) The shellfish are identified pursuant to subsection 1.

     [Bd. of Health, Food Establishments Reg. Art. 2 § 2.1 subsecs. 2.1.8 & 2.1.9, eff. 9-17-82]—(NAC A 10-14-88; 5-23-96)