15A NCAC 03K .0303. PERMITS TO USE MECHANICAL METHODS FOR OYSTERS OR CLAMS ON SHELLFISH LEASES OR FRANCHISES REQUIREMENT

(a)  Permits to Use Mechanical Methods for Oysters or Clams on Shellfish Leases or Franchises shall be issued in compliance with the general rules governing all permits in 15A NCAC 03O .0500.  The procedures and requirements for obtaining permits are also found in 15A NCAC 03O .0500.

(b)  It is unlawful to harvest hard clams by the use of mechanical methods from shellfish leases or franchises  without first obtaining a Permit to Use Mechanical Methods for Oysters or Clams on Shellfish Leases of Franchises.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑182; 143B‑289.52;

Eff. January 1, 1991;

Amended Eff. September 1, 1991;

Temporary Amendment Eff. September 1, 2000;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002.