Resolve, To Protect Public Health and Promote a Healthy Soft-shell Clam Industry

Sec. 1. Sale of shellstock by a harvester to a wholesale seafood license holder. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Marine Resources shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A necessary to allow the holder of a commercial shellfish license to safely sell shellstock to a wholesale seafood license holder at locations in addition to a permanent facility. The commissioner shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources matters on the activities related to this section by October 15, 2008.