15A NCAC 18A .0405      FACILITY FLOODING

(a)  Shellfish plants shall be located so that they will not be subject to flooding by high tides.

(b)  If the facility floors are flooded, processing shall be discontinued until flood waters have receded and the facility and equipment are cleaned and sanitized.

(c)  Any shellfish that may have been contaminated by flood waters shall be deemed adulterated and shall be destroyed.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 113-221.2; 113-221.4; 143B-289.52;

Eff. February 1, 1987;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2024.