The management objectives for the shellfish disease
control program are:
Regulate the import of all aquatic invertebrates
to protect wildstock and cultured shellfish species
from the introduction and transfer of contagious
diseases, harmful pests and predators, and undesirable
species.
Regulate most shellfish transfers within the state
through use of a shellfish transfer pamphlet.
Delegate to the Director the responsibility to
establish shellfish disease control procedures which
include:
Providing user groups with a pamphlet that substitutes
for an in-state transfer permit for certain types
of transfer activities. Also describes department
requirements for other import and transfer activities
for aquatic invertebrates.
Establishing standards and procedures for quarantine
facilities, disease-free tissue certifications,
listing of Class A and Class B shellfish diseases,
certification of shellfish health specialists, certification
of geographic source areas, and specific responsibilities
and operating procedures for a shellfish import
advisory committee.
Establishing procedures for import of established
species originating from outside of the west coast
commerce region and new shellfish species.
