Aquaculture Operation

A Permit Is Required For Any Aquaculture Operation Involved In The Propagation Of Saltwater/Marine Species Of Fish, Shellfish, And Crustaceans.

Other Information

License Application

Aquaculture Operation Permit

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 113-169.1; GS 113-201; GS 143B-289.52

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

Must Be North Carolina Resident; Must Meet Commercial Fishing Requirements; Must Show Capability To Grow Hatchery-Reared Organisms In Controlled Environment.

More Information

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Environmental Quality
Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557-
252-726-7021

https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/marine-fisheries

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