37Completed shellfish disposal receipts – obligations of fish processors

37 Completed shellfish disposal receipts – obligations of fish processors

(1)  The holder of a fish processing licence must not take possession of shellfish from the holder or purge supervisor of a fishing licence (class shellfish) unless the holder of the fish processing licence has been given a copy of the completed shellfish disposal receipt relating to the shellfish.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.

(2)  The holder of a fish processing licence who takes possession of shellfish from the holder or purge supervisor of a fishing licence (class shellfish) must –

(a) keep the copy of the completed shellfish disposal receipt relating to the shellfish with the shellfish while they are being processed; and

(b) retain that copy in good condition, for at least 5 years.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.