Regulation

Definition of Shellfish; Inclusion of Cephalopods

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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. This amendment will clarify that squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and other cephalopods are included within the regulatory definition of shellfish. This action is deregulatory in nature, as it reduces regu summary
Interior Department agency
US jurisdiction
2026-07-23 effectiveDate
20 daysUntilEffective
imminent urgencyBand
4 urgencyRank
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cephalopods, definition, inclusion, shellfish keywords

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