15A N.C. Admin. Code 3K.0105

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 03K .0105 - RECREATIONAL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH

(a) It shall be unlawful to take oysters or clams from public bottom on Sundays, and scallops from public bottom on Saturdays and Sundays except:

(1) during open seasons; and

(2) for recreational purposes.

(b) It shall be unlawful to possess, for recreational purposes, more than:

(1) 10 conchs or whelks per person per day, not to exceed 20 conchs or whelks per vessel per day;

(2) 100 mussels per person per day, not to exceed 200 mussels per vessel per day; and

(3) 100 clams per person per day, not to exceed 200 clams per vessel per day.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 03K .0105

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-169.2; 113-182; 143B-289.52;
Eff. January 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1994; February 1, 1992; September 1, 1991;
Temporary Amendment Eff. October 9, 1995 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1997; March 1, 1996;
Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 1999;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2008; August 1, 2000;
Readopted Eff. June 1, 2022.

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-169.2; 113-182; 143B-289.52;
Eff. 1/1/1991;
Amended Eff. 3/1/1994; February 1, 1992; September 1, 1991;
Temporary Amendment Eff. 10/9/1995 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;
Amended Eff. 5/1/1997; March 1, 1996;
Temporary Amendment Eff. 7/1/1999;
Amended Eff. 10/1/2008; August 1, 2000.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 37, Issue 01, July 1, 2022 effective 6/1/2022.