As provided in ORS 622.180, the National Shellfish Sanitation Program, Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish, 2019 Revision, is hereby adopted as the rules governing this subject matter in Oregon. The material covered is that governing growing area survey and classification, controlled relaying, patrol of harvest areas, control of harvesting, aquaculture, laboratory and administrative procedures. In addition the rules cover the harvesting, handling and shipping of shellfish; wet storage; shucking and packing shellfish; shellfish shipping, heat shock, depuration and application of Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). These rules are recommended by the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference and the Food and Drug Administration of Health and Human Services.
Or. Admin. Code § 603-100-0010
Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 622.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 622.180