Shellfish Laws and Rules to Protect Public Health

Commercial Shellfish

Chapter 246-282 WAC, Sanitary Control of Shellfish

Resources to comply with WAC 246-282:

• Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish, FDA National Shellfish Sanitation Program (PDF)
• Vibrio Control Plan Rule Requirements

Chapter 69.30 RCW, Sanitary Control of Shellfish

Recreational Shellfish

Chapter 246-280 WAC, Recreational Shellfish Beaches

Rule Revisions

PSP Testing Fee Rule Revision

Sanitary Control of Shellfish Rule Revision

Program Fees Rule Revision

2023 Model Ordinance Adoption

More Resources

Commercial Shellfish

Recreational Shellfish

Water Quality and Restoration for Shellfish Growing Areas