Massachusetts Administrative Code

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322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 1.00: ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS Section 1.01: Safe Boarding and Inspection 1.01: Safe Boarding and Inspection The owner or operator of any fishing vessel shall immediately comply with instructions issued by an authorized en…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 10.00: MANAGEMENT OF MODERATELY CONTAMINATED SHELLFISH Section 10.01: 10.02: 10.03: 10.04: 10.05: 10.06: 10.07: 10.08: 10.09: 10.10: 10.11: 10.01: Definitions Authorization Agents Containers Transportation Hold-over Records Purificati…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 12.00: PROTECTED SPECIES Section 12.01: Purpose 12.02: Definitions 12.03: Prohibition on Abandoning Fixed Gear 12.04: Fixed Gear Seasonal Closures 12.05: Speed Restrictions to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales 12.06: Buoy Line Modif…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 14.00: REGULATION OF AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS Section 14.01: Aquaculture Raised Hybrid Striped Bass 14.02: Other Aquaculture Raised Finfish 14.03: Sale of Aquaculture Reared Shellfish That Do Not Conform to Wild Caught Minimum Sizes 14.01…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 15.00: MANAGEMENT OF MARINE AQUACULTURE Section 15.01: Purpose and Scope 15.02: Definitions 15.03: Authorization 15.04: Permits 15.05: Application 15.06: Site Review 15.07: Biological Controls 15.08: Operation 15.09: Monitoring 15.10:…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 16.00: SHELLFISH SANITATION, HARVEST, HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT Section 16.01: Background and Purpose 16.02: General Definitions 16.03: Shellfish Growing Area Classification 16.04: The Sanitary Harvest, Handling and Transportation of Ma…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 2.00: ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS Section 2.01: Definition of Regulation 2.02: Petition for Adoptions of Regulations 2.03: Initial Procedure to Handle Recommended Regulations 2.04: Participation at Preliminary Meeting 2.05: Pr…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 4.00: FISHING AND SHELLFISH EQUIPMENT Section 4.01: Removal and Disposal of Fishing Gear Debris 4.02: Use of Nets in Inshore Restricted Waters 4.03: Fish Weir Buffer Zone 4.04: Use of Sink Gillnets (4.05: Further Regulation of Fishing…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 5.00: NORTHERN SHRIMP Section 5.01: Purpose 5.02: Definitions 5.03: Permits 5.04: Commercial Fishery Moratorium and Annual Specifications 5.05: Gear Restrictions 5.06: Regulated Species Prohibition 5.01: Purpose The objective of 322 C…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 6.00: REGULATION OF CATCHES Section (6.01: Future Regulation of Lobsters or Finfish: (Reserved)) 6.02: Lobster Conservation and Management 6.03: Regulated Multi-species Groundfish 6.04: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 6.05: Atlantic Sea Scallop…

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 7.00: PERMITS Section 7.01: Form, Use and Contents of Permits 7.02: Master and Subordinate Digger Permits 7.03: Coastal Lobster Permit and Trap Allocation Transfer Programs 7.04: Commercial Fisheries Control Date 7.05: Coastal Access …

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 8.00: COASTAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT Section 8. 01: Purpose and Scope 8. 02: Definitions 8. 03: Vessel Length Limits 8. 04: Winter Flounder Spawning Area Closures 8. 05: Commercial Groundfish Closures 8. 06: Upper Cape …

322 CMR: DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES 322 CMR 9.00: MANAGEMENT OF SEA HERRING Section 9.01: Definitions 9.02: Management Area Boundaries 9.03: Spawning Herring Protection 9.04: Vessel Size Limit 9.05: Fishing Limits for Management Area 1A 9.01: Definitions For purposes of 322 CMR…

323 CMR: DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 323 CMR 1.00: MOTORBOAT TITLING Section 1.01: Purpose and Scope 1.02: Definitions 1.03: Certificate Required as Evidence of Ownership 1.04: Transfers of Titled Motorboats 1.05: Application for a Certificate of Title 1.06: Exemptions; Special R…

323 CMR: DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 323 CMR 2.00: THE USE OF VESSELS Section 2.01: Purpose 2.02: Definitions and Interpretation 2.03: Vessel Identification 2.04: Application 2.05: Boating Accidents 2.06: Equipment 2.07: Operation 2.08: Safety Certificate for Minors 2.09: Permits…

323 CMR: OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 323 CMR 3.00: THE USE OF RECREATION VEHICLES AND SNOW VEHICLES Section 3.01: Purpose and Scope 3.02: Definitions 3.03: Operation 3.04: Towing 3.05: Registration Numbers and Decal 3.06: Termination of Use 3.07: Equipment 3.08: Dealers 3.09: Local…

323 CMR: DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 323 CMR 4.00: THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Section 4.01: Purpose and Scope 4.02: Definitions 4.03: Operation 4.04: Rental 4.05: Penalties 4.01: Purpose and Scope The purpose and scope of 323 CMR 4.00 is to protect the public safety by …

323 CMR: OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 323 CMR 6.00: COMMERCIAL USES ON THE DEERFIELD RIVER Section 6.01: Purpose 6.02: Definitions 6.03: Commercial Whitewater Outfitters 6.04: Commercial Tube Providers 6.05: Permits 6.06: Whitewater Advisory Commission 6.07: Prohibitions 6.08: Penal…

325 CMR: CONNECTICUT RIVER ATLANTIC SALMON COMMISSION 325 CMR 2.00: ATLANTIC SALMON MANAGEMENT IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER Section 2.01: Purpose and Scope 2.02: Definition 2.03: Connecticut River Basin Atlantic Salmon License 2.04: Seasons, Methods and Limits 2.05: Scientific Purpos…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 10.00: PREVENTION OF THE SPREAD OF RABIES Section 10.01: Definitions 10.02: Rabies Vaccinations Required for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets 10.03: Vaccination Certificates 10.04: Reporting Exposures 10.05: Requirements for Any Domesti…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 11.00: SWINE Section 11.01: Definitions 11.02: General 11.03: Dealing and Transportation of Swine 11.04: Importation of Swine into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 11.05: Garbage Feeding 11.06: Promulgation 11.01: Definitions…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 12.00: LICENSING AND OPERATION OF PET SHOPS Section 12.01: Definitions 12.02: Licenses 12.03: Facility Requirements 12.04: Animal Care Requirements 12.05: Restriction on Sale 12.06: Quarantine 12.07: Isolation 12.08: Inspectio…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 13.00: PET FOOD Section 13.01: Definitions 13.02: Registration 13.03: Label Format and Labeling 13.04: Brand and Product Names 13.05: Expression of Guarantees 13.06: Ingredients 13.07: Drugs and Pet Food Additives 13.08: State…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 14.00: MANUFACTURE, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL FEED - OTHER THAN PET FOOD Section 14.01: Definition and Terms 14.02: Registration 14.03: Labeling 14.04: Brand and Product Names 14.05: Expression of Guarantees 14.06: I…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 15.00: COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER AND LIME Section 15.01: Definitions 15.02: License 15.03: Fertilizer Labeling 15.04: Agricultural Lime Labeling 15.05: Inspection Fees 15.06: Investigational Allowances and Penalties 15.01: Definit…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 16.00: HORSES Section 16.01: Definitions 16.02: Licensing of Horse Riding Instructors 16.03: Licensing and Operation of Riding Schools and Stables 16.04: Dealing in and the Transportation of Equine Animals 16.05: Prevention an…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 18.00: LAND USE Section 18.01: Definitions 18.02: Vacant Public Land Licensing 18.01: Definitions As used in 330 CMR 18.00: Agriculture and Farming means the same as defined in M.G.L. c. 128, § 1A. Arbor means an area of land …

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE 330 CMR 20.00: OPERATION OF A GUARD DOG BUSINESS Section 20.01: Definitions 20.02: Buildings and Surrounding Areas 20.03: Animal Health and Identification 20.04: Qualifications of Trainers and Methods for Training 20.05: Qualifications of…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 21.00: SUPERVISION OF MILK PRICING AND SUPPLY Section 21.01: Definitions 21.02: Mandatory Common Recordkeeping 21.03: Monthly Dealer System 21.04: Notice of Intent to Change Supplier 21.05: Presumptive Minimum Cost 21.06: Camp…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 22.00: AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION RESTRICTION PROGRAM Section 22.01: Scope and Purpose 22.02: Definitions 22.03: Composition and Meetings of the Agricultural Lands Preservation Committee 22.04: Eligibility of Agricultural Prese…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 25.00: AGRICULTURAL COMPOSTING PROGRAM Section 25.01: Purpose 25.02: Definitions 25.03: Agricultural Composting Registration 25.04: Operation of Registered Agricultural Composting Operations 25.05: Registrations and Revocation…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 27.00: STANDARDS AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE A RAW MILK Section 27.01: Scope and Purpose 27.02: Definitions 27.03: Animal Health 27.04: Personnel Health 27.05: Standards for Grade "A" Raw Milk for Pasteurization, Ult…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 28.00: MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS Section 28.01: General Provisions 28.02: Definitions 28.03: Adoption of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) 28.04: General Administration 28.05: Permit: Issuance and Renewal 28.06: Inspections 28…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 29.00: DAIRY FARMER TAX CREDIT PROGRAM Section 29.01: Scope and Purpose 29.02: Definitions 29.03: Dairy Farmer Eligibility 29.04: Certification of Eligibility and Tax Credit 29.05: Tax Credit Calculations 29.06: Application of…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 3.00: SHIPMENT OF DOGS INTO THE COMMONWEALTH Section 3.01: Definitions 3.02: Shipment In 3.03: Violation 3.04: Quarantine 3.05: USDA 3.01: Definitions Director . Director of the Division of Animal Health. Division of Animal He…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 30.00: ANIMAL RESCUE AND SHELTER ORGANIZATION REGULATIONS Section 30.01: Scope and Purpose 30.02: Definitions 30.03: License Required 30.04: License Application Procedures 30.05: Facility Requirements 30.06: Animal Care Requir…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 31.00: PLANT NUTRIENT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND AND NON-AGRICULTURAL TURF AND LAWNS Section 31.01: Purpose 31.02: Definitions 31.03: Plant Nutrient Application Requirements for Agricultural Land 31.04: Req…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 32.00: HEMP PRODUCTION Section 32.01: Scope and Purpose 32.02: Definitions 32.03: License Requirements; Fees 32.04: Hemp Production; Sign Posting; Reporting Requirements 32.05: Inspections and Testing for Hemp Production; Reme…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 34.00: PRODUCE SAFETY AND MARKET ACCESS Section 34.01: Purpose 34.02: Definitions 34.03: Registry 34.04: Standards for Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Storing of Produce 34.05: Inspections 34.06: Adulterated and Misbranded P…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 35.00: REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE ACT TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO FARM ANIMALS Section 35.01: Scope 35.02: Definitions 35.03: Prohibition on the Confinement of Covered Animals 35.04: Prohibition on the Sale of Products 35.05: Cert…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 4.00: CATTLE Section 4.01: Definitions 4.02: General 4.03: Dealing and Transportation of Cattle 4.04: Importation of Cattle into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 4.05: Tuberculin Testing of Cattle by the Department 4.06: Mana…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 5.00: POULTRY Section 5.01: Definitions 5.02: Pullorum-typhoid 5.03: Quality Grades for Eggs Sold 5.04: Dealing in and Transporting Poultry 5.01: Definitions Check . An individual egg that has a broken shell or crack in the sh…

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 6.00: SEEDS, APPLES AND POTATOES Section 6.01: Purpose 6.02: Definitions 6.03: Requirements for Seeds Sold or Offered for Sale within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 6.04: Apples 6.05: Potatoes 6.01: Purpose 330 CMR 6.00 is …

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 8.00: APIARY INSPECTION REGULATIONS Section 8.01: Definitions 8.02: Movement of Honey Bees and Certificates 8.03: Maintenance of Apiaries 8.04: Disease Prevention and Control 8.01: Definitions Africanized Honey Bee. Any Honey …

330 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES 330 CMR 9.00: PLANT QUARANTINES Section 9.01: Purpose 9.02: Black Currant Quarantine 9.03: Currant and Gooseberry Quarantine 9.04: Revocation of Licenses or Certificates 9.01: Purpose The purpose of 330 CMR 9.00 is to prevent the spre…