Transfer or Introduce Marine & Estuarine Organisms

Introducing into coastal waters live aquatic animals or plants not native to North Carolina; transferring of species which are native, but which originated outside the state's boundaries; and holding or maintaining any imported marine or estuarine organisms in a quarantine or isolation system for brood stock or growout.

Other Information

Duration of License

30 Days From Date Of Testing To Delivery

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

Valid Certification From Place Of Origin Showing That Organisms Have Been Tested And Verified To Be Free Of Predators, Pest And Parasites

Licensing Authority

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

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