Rule 22-4-16-16.5 - Cease and Desist OrdersA. After crab product has been on temporary hold for seventy-two (72) hours the Executive Director, the Director of Marine Fisheries or the Seafood Technology Bureau Director has the authority to issue a cease and desist order. The cease and desist order will remain in effect until proper corrective actions have been taken and the order is lifted as provided in writing.B. In a case where any saltwater crab products involved create a health hazard or whenever adulterated or misbranded products are found, or in any case of willful refusal to certify an inspection, the MDMR has the authority to issue a cease and desist order effective immediately to suspend all related processing activities. This order will be in effect until proper corrective actions have been taken and the order is lifted, as provided in writing.C. Verification that proper corrective actions have been taken will be provided in writing and will be noted on the official inspection form during an official inspection of the certified crab plant.22 Miss. Code. R. 4-16-16.5
MISS. CODE ANN. §§ 49-15-11, 49-15-15, 9 CFR 531.1, and 21 CFR 123.