15A NCAC 18A .0607      SHUCKING BENCHES

Shucking benches, tables, and contiguous walls to a height of at least two feet above the bench top, shall be of smooth concrete, non-corrosive metal, or other durable impervious material, free from cracks and pits, and constructed so that drainage is complete and is directed away from the stored shellfish. Shucking blocks shall be solid, one-piece construction, removable, and easily cleanable. The stands, stalls, and stools shall be of smooth material and shall be painted with a light-colored washable paint, such as white in color, so that unclean surfaces can be detected.

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

Eff. February 1, 1987;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2024.