North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
TITLE 15A. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES |
CHAPTER 03. MARINE FISHERIES |
SUBCHAPTER K. OYSTERS, CLAMS, SCALLOPS AND MUSSELS |
15A NCAC 03K .0204. DREDGES / MECHANICAL METHODS PROHIBITED
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It is unlawful to use any dredge or other mechanical method to take oysters:
(1) in the Mechanical Methods Prohibited areas designated in 15A NCAC 03R .0108, except on shellfish leases and franchises by permit; and
(2) on any posted bottoms upon which oysters or shells have been planted by the state, unless such bottoms have been opened to the public and dredging permitted.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑182; 143B‑289.52;
Eff. January 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2004; May 1, 1997.