Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-31-.03 - IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION

(1) All shipments of mussels imported into Tennessee by a person, firm, or corporation shall be accompanied by a bill of lading. The bill of lading shall provide the following:

(a) The signature of the person or purchasing agent of the firm or corporation importing the mussels;

(b) The signature of the person or purchasing agent of the firm or corporation that sold or otherwise provided the mussels to be imported;

(c) The date of shipment;

(d) The weight of mussels by size category;

(e) The origin of shipment including the name of the body of water where they were harvested; and

(f) The destination of shipment.

(2) A copy of the bill of lading shall remain with the importing person, firm, corporation, or wholesale mussel dealer for a period of two years, and shall be made available to TWRA upon request.

(3) To export mussels from Tennessee, a completed bill of lading on forms provided by TWRA is required.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-31-.03

Original rules filed July 14, 2017; effective 10/12/2017.

Authority: T.C.A. § 70-1-206.