The license authorizes a North Carolina resident entity (individual or business) within North Carolina to buy fish for resale from any person who holds a valid commercial fishing license. Fishermen who sell their own harvested catch to the public are required to have a Fish Dealer License. The dealer can only deal in each category designated on the license, example: finfish, crab, etc.
Annually
GS 113.169.1
This Permit Allows The Division To Monitor Atlantic Ocean American Shad Under A Quota Or Allocation Scheme. It Allows A Fish Dealer To Possess, Sell, Or Offer For Sale Purchased American Shad Caught In The Atlantic Ocean From d Commercial Fishermen. Fish Dealers Having More Than One Location Must Be Issued A Permit For Each Location That The Dealer Wishes To Purchase American Shad From The Atlantic Ocean. Must Have A Dealer With Finfish Category For Each Location To Be Permitted.
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557-
252-726-7021