Shellfish Growing Area Classification Changes

The DoAg is required to complete sanitary surveys of every shellfish producing town every 12 years, and is reevaluated annually and triennially as required in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program Model Ordinance (NSSP MO).
If one of these evaluations determines that an area classification is no longer accurate, immediate action shell be taken to reclassify the area.
The DoAg is routinely evaluated by the FDA for compliance with the NSSP MO, which includes that evaluations for all shellfish growing areas are complete and that all shellfish growing areas are appropriately classified.