Establishes a biotoxin testing program for cultured scallops in Maine.
This bill mandates the Department of Marine Resources to test cultured scallops for biotoxins as part of the Marine Shellfish Toxins Monitoring Program. The testing must use high-performance liquid chromatography, a method that separates, identifies, and quantifies components in mixtures. The department is also required to provide logistical support to commercial fisheries businesses engaged in scallop aquaculture, including transportation of samples for testing.
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