It Is Unlawful To Transplant Oysters Taken From Public Grounds To Private Beds Except: When Lawfully Taken During Open Season And Transported Directly To A Private Bed In Accordance With Rules Of The Marine Fisheries Commission; When The Transplanting Is Done By A Dealer In Accordance With The Provisions Of G.S. 113-158 And Implementing Rules; Or When The Transplanting Is Done In Accordance With The Provisions Of Section 113 And Implementing Rules.
Permit To Transplant Oysters From Seed Oyster Management Areas
Season Length
GS 113 113-203; GS 143B-289.52
Must Be NC Resident; Must Meet Commercial Fishing Requirements; Must Be A Shellfish Lease Holder Or Shellfish Franchise Holder
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557-
252-726-7021