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Regulation .02 Buying Station.

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A.
Definitions.
(1)
Notwithstanding Natural Resources Article, §4-1007, Annotated Code of Maryland, in this subtitle, the following term has the meaning indicated.
(2)
Term Defined. “Buying station” means a location where a person buys, processes, packs, or otherwise deals in oysters, soft-shell clams, or hard-shell clams for resale and the person purchasing oysters, soft-shell clams, or hard-shell clams for resale:
(a)
Possesses a valid seafood dealer authorization in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-701, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(b)
Is licensed and certified by the Maryland Department of Health in accordance with COMAR 10.15.07.
B.
A person may only sell oysters, soft-shell clams of the species Mya arenaria, or hard-shell clams at a:
(1)
Buying station; or
(2)
Location other than a buying station if:
(a)
The person selling the oysters or clams is:
(i)
Licensed and authorized to sell the person's own catch in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-701, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(ii)
Licensed and certified by the Maryland Department of Health in accordance with COMAR 10.15.07; and
(b)
The oysters or clams are sold or served to ultimate consumers, and not for resale.