(1) A person engaged in the actions listed in WAC 246-282-005(1) shall show a valid shellfish operation license, upon request, to an authorized representative of the department, a fish and wildlife patrol officer, or an ex officio patrol officer. The shellfish operation license can be an electronic copy, photocopy, or the original issued by the department. Failure to do so subjects the person to the penalty provisions of this chapter, as well as immediate seizure of the shellfish by the representative or officer.
(2) A person harvesting a commercial quantity of shellfish or any quantity of shellfish for sale for human consumption or bait shall show a valid harvest site certificate, upon request, to an authorized representative of the department, a fish and wildlife patrol officer, or an ex officio patrol officer. The harvest site certificate can be an electronic copy, photocopy, or the original issued by the department. Failure to do so subjects the person to the penalty provisions of this chapter, as well as immediate seizure of the shellfish by the representative or officer.
(3) A person placing a commercial quantity of shellfish or any quantity of shellfish for sale for human consumption or bait in containers at a harvest site shall have a valid harvest site certificate.
(4) The owner(s) of a shellfish operation shall designate an individual as the person in charge of the operation. The owner(s) of a shellfish operation that includes one or more harvest sites may designate a different individual as the person in charge of the operation's harvest site(s) than the individual designated as the person in charge of all other phases of the shellfish operation.
(5) The owner(s) and the designated person in charge of a shellfish operation shall:
(a) Ensure that at least one individual harvesting shellfish on behalf of the operation at each harvest site carry a copy, either electronic or paper, of a valid operation license and a valid harvest site certificate;
(b) Ensure the individuals harvesting on behalf of the operation furnish shellfish tags that comply with the requirements of chapter 69.30 RCW, this chapter, and the NSSP Model Ordinance;
(c) Ensure, by supervision at harvest sites or other adequate means, that the individuals working on behalf of the operation harvest only from harvest sites approved by the department for the operation; and
(d) Notify the department if they have reason to believe that an individual is using the operation's tags, shellfish operation license, or harvest site certificate for a purpose other than a purpose approved by the department.
(6) The designated person in charge of a shellfish operation shall have a functioning telephone with voice mail capabilities and an email address belonging to the owner(s) or person in charge. The person in charge shall:
(a) Monitor the telephone, voice mail inbox, and email each day that the shellfish operation is active, regarding messages from the department about emergency closure of harvest areas or recall of shellfish products; and
(b) Notify the department whenever the telephone number or email used for this purpose changes; or
(c) Maintain another equivalent method of contact with the department approved in the plan of operations.