Division 3.2.1 Origin of seed

With regard to the origin of seed, the following rules shall apply:

1. (a)

   wild seed from outside the boundaries of the production unit may be used in the case of bivalve shellfish, provided that there is no significant damage to the environment, provided that it is permitted by local legislation and provided that the wild seed comes from:

   1. (i)

      settlement beds which are unlikely to survive winter weather or are surplus to requirements; or

   2. (ii)

      natural settlement of shellfish seed on collectors;

2. (b)

   for the cupped oyster (Crassostrea gigas), preference shall be given to stock which is selectively bred to reduce spawning in the wild;

3. (c)

   records shall be kept of how, where and when wild seed was collected to allow traceability back to the collection area;

4. (d)

   wild seed may only be collected after the competent authority has granted authorisation to do so.