Horseshoe Crab Biomedical Use Permit

The use of horseshoe crabs taken in joint or coastal waters of North Carolina for biomedical purposes.

Other Information

License Application

Application Form For Issuable Permits

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 113.169.1

Exam: No Exam

License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$0.00

New License
$10.00

Renewal
$5.00

Reciprocity:
$0.00

Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

This Permit Is Required For The Use Of Horseshoe Crabs By Biomedical Facilities. If The Permit Holder Is Purchasing Directly From Fishermen That Do Not Hold A Fish Dealer Of Their Own, Must Be A Fish Dealer.

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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.