It Is Unlawful For Any Individual To Take Oysters, Scallops, Or Clams For Commercial Use From The Public Or Private Grounds Of North Carolina Without Having Ready At Hand For Inspection A Current And Valid Oyster, Scallop, And Clam Issued To Him Personally And Bearing His Correct Name And Address. It Is Unlawful For An Individual Issued This To Transfer Or Offer To Transfer His , Either Temporarily Or Permanently, To Another.
Annually
GS 113-169.2
Shellfish Are Issued To Individual NC Residents Only. This Allows Commercial Harvest & Sale Of Shellfish. Shellfish Includes Scallops, Clams, Conchs, Whelk, Oyster, Mussels, And Other Mollusks.
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557-
252-726-7021