15A N.C. Admin. Code 3K.0108

Current through Register Vol. 38, No. 24, June 17, 2024

Section 03K .0108 - DREDGES/MECHANICAL METHODS PROHIBITED

(a) It unlawful to use mechanical methods, except mechanical methods for oystering and clamming defined in 15A NCAC 03I .0101, to take shellfish.

(b) It is unlawful to use mechanical methods for oystering or clamming to take shellfish not subject to the restrictions in 15A NCAC 03K .0201, 03K .0204, 03K .0302, 0304, .0404, .0501, and .0503:

(1) within any established bed of submerged aquatic vegetation as defined in 15A NCAC 03I .0101 or salt water cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora);

(2) in areas designated in 15A NCAC 03R .0108, except on shellfish leases and franchises with a Permit to Use Mechanical Methods for Oysters and Clams on Shellfish Leases and Franchises;

(3) in areas designated in 15A NCAC 03K .0204 and 03R .0103; and

(4) except following restrictions for the use of mechanical methods specified pursuant to 15A NCAC 03J .0303 and 03K .0201, .0302, .0404, .0501, and .0503.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 03K .0108

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-201; 143B-289.52;
Eff. October 1, 2008.

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-201; 143B-289.52;
Eff. 10/1/2008.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 37, Issue 01, July 1, 2022 Eff. Pending legislative review pursuant to S.L. 2019198.