The person-in-charge shall ensure that shellfish are processed and the facilities and equipment of a shellfish plant are designed, operated, and maintained in compliance with: This chapter; COMAR 10.15.04 and 10.15.10; and The National Shellfish Sanitation Program Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish, Model Ordinance. If a conflict occurs between the requirements of this chapter and COMAR 10.15.04 or 10.15.10 regarding shellfish plants or the processing of shellfish, this chapter takes precedence.