N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 609.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Fis 609.01 - Harvest Permit

(a) No person shall take finfish by the use of a seine, net, weir, pot or trap, American eels as specified in Fis 603.11, or horseshoe crabs as specified in Fis 607.05, or any species for commercial purposes from coastal and estuarine waters without first obtaining a permit from the executive director, except those persons taking finfish in accordance with RSA 211:48, or RSA 211:49-a or 211:49-b and are reporting catch under another license or to NOAA Fisheries Service via vessel trip reports.

(b) The applicant shall provide:

(1) The applicant's:

a. Name and maiden name if applicable;

b. Street and mailing address;

c. Date of birth;

d. Telephone number;

e. Height and weight; and

f. Hair and eye color; and

g. Signature of permittee subject to the penalties for unsworn false statements under RSA 641:3.

(2) The type, size, and number of gear fished or used to harvest;

(3) The specific location(s) where fishing activity or harvesting will occur;

(4) Species sought;

(5) Specific months the permittee intends to fish or harvest;

(6) If the applicant is not the vessel owner, the following vessel owner information:

a. Name and address; and

b. Home telephone number.

(7) The following vessel information:

a. Vessel name;

b. State of registration;

c. State registration or coast guard number;

d. National Marine Fisheries Service federal permit number;

e. Principal port;

f. Hull ID number;

g. Hull construction material;

h. Vessel length;

i. Year built;

j. Gross and net tons, if federally documented vessel;

k. Horsepower, if federally documented vessel;

l. Hold capacity in tons, if federally documented vessel; and

m. Crew size.

(c) A helper may assist the permittee as long as the permittee is present.

(d) Any person possessing a permit shall file with the director the report as required in Fis 608.02.

N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 609.01

#1878, eff 12-4-81; ss by #2839, eff 8-31-84; ss by #4868, eff 7-20-90; ss by #5789, eff 2-18-94, EXPIRED: 2-18-00

New. #7215, eff 3-16-00; amd by #7371, eff 10-7-00; ss by #8819, EXEMPT, eff 2-1-07; ss by #10478, eff 1-1-14