4VAC20-310-35: Floating container construction

A. Floating container size shall not exceed two feet by eight feet by one foot.

B. Floating containers shall not be solid walled, but shall be constructed of a mesh material of sufficient size not to restrict water flow.

1. Mesh size shall not be less than one inch measured diagonally across the longest axis of square, rectangular, or diamond shaped mesh nor less than one-inch diameter for circular width.

2. Construction shall be nontoxic and not retard shellfish pumping rates.

3. Floating containers shall be frequently cleaned and maintained in such a manner that fouling does not accumulate to the degree that water flow through the container is impeded.

C. Each floating container shall be attached in such a way as to not restrict water flow.

D. For commercial purposes, each floating container shall be designed so that it can be secured with a standard Marine Resources Commission seal tag and that the container cannot be opened without breaking the seal or seals.