Propagation Of Freshwater Fish & Crustacean Species: Holding Pond/Tank

Holding Pond/Tank Permit. All facilities holding live food or bait species for sale must obtain a Holding Pond/Tank Permit. Permits shall be valid for a period of two years and shall only authorize possession of fish specified in this section. All fish held live for sale shall be kept in accordance with rules promulgated by the Board of Agriculture. Possession of an Aquaculture Propagation and Production Facility or Commercial Catchout Facility License shall serve in lieu of a Holding Pond/Tank Permit for possession both on and off their facilities premises. No permit shall be required for holding lobsters for sale.

Other Information

License Application

Aquaculture

Duration of License

2 Years

Authority

GS 106-756 -GS 106-764

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Species Subject To This Regulation: Bluegill; Redear Sunfish; Redbreast Sunfish; Green Sunfish; Any Hybrids Using Above Species Of The Genus Hepomis; Black Crappie; White Crappie; Largemouth Bass; Smallmouth Bass; White Catfish; Channel Catfish; Golden Shiner; Fathead Minnow; Goldfish; Rainbow Trout; Brown Trout; Brook Trout; Common Carp; Crayfish

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Marketing
2 W. Edenton Street
Room 402
Raleigh, NC 27601-
919-707-3100

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.