(a) Except as otherwise required in subdivision (b) of this section, each person holding a valid marine hatchery or on-bottom and off-bottom culture permit shall maintain a record indicating the quantity and disposition of all products produced and distributed within the previous 12-month period; this record shall include, but not be limited to, a list of all products disposed of that were of less than legal size.

(b) Culturists, seafood wholesalers and seafood retailers must keep records of invoices or shipping labels describing their receipts and disbursements of cultured food fish. These records must include all information as required in section 48.5(j) of this Part. Such records shall be maintained for a period of one year from the date of consignment or sale.

(c) Such records shall be made immediately available to the department upon request.