Definition of Shellfish; Inclusion of Cephalopods
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are amending the definition of "shellfish" in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) by removing the phrase "having a shell" and adding specific taxa....
Want the full context? Use Regulator to track the source, deadlines, and weekly briefing.Document type: Rule. Agency: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service. Published: 2026-06-23.
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