Mechanical Equipment to Harvest Oysters & Clams

Use of Mechanical Gear For Harvesting Oysters & Clams On Private Shellfish Leases And Franchises

Other Information

License Application

Application To Use Mechanical Gear For Harvesting Oysters & Clams On Private Shellfish Leases And Franchises

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

Applicant Must Have A Shellfish Lease Or Franchise. Lease Or Franchise Cannot Be Located In A Primary Nursery Area Or In An Area Closed To The Harvesting Of Shellfish Due To Pollution. Boat Operator(S) And Crew Member(s) Must Meet Commercial fishing requirements.

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.