Import Of Hatchery Fish Into The State

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

Annually

Authority

GS 113-272

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

Not To Exceed 1 Year For Repeated Trips Of The Same Fish Species, Or A Date Specific Permit For Each Trip

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.