New
oyster tag requirements took effect this month but state officials say they are
giving harvesters a break when it comes to enforcement.
As of
September the 1st, bags of oysters harvested outside of the existing
time and temperature regulations are require to carry a special tag that spell
out that the oysters are for shucking or post harvest treatment only.
The new tags are
bright green with big letters so they really stand out.
Division of
Aquaculture chief Leslie Palmer said that oystermen using the old tags aren’t
being cited yet.
Wildlife
officers are letting oystermen work through their old inventory first before
writing tickets for not using the new tags.
Instead they
are using this time to educate oystermen about the new tag requirement.
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