The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that the certification of shellfish dealers and the regulation of premises or places wherein shellfish are handled, stored, and processed for distribution in accordance with the guidelines of the national shellfish sanitation program administered by the United States food and drug administration is necessary to protect the public health; will benefit consumers by ensuring that the sale and distribution of shellfish is from safe sources; will assist retailers by ensuring that shellfish have not been adulterated during processing, shipping, or handling; and will contribute to the economic health of the state by assuring that Colorado certified dealers are permitted to ship their product in interstate commerce.
Source: L. 97: Entire part added, p. 81, § 1, effective July 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 25 - Public Health and Environment
Part 18 - Shellfish Dealer Certification Act
§ 25-4-1802. Legislative Declaration
§ 25-4-1804. Department Designated as Certifying and Inspecting Agency
§ 25-4-1805. Powers and Duties of Department - Rules
§ 25-4-1806. Shellfish Dealers - Certificate Required - Application - Fees
§ 25-4-1807. Record-Keeping Requirements
§ 25-4-1809. Inspections - Investigations - Access - Subpoena
§ 25-4-1811. Disciplinary Actions - Denial of Certification