Possession and sale of oysters by a hatchery or oyster aquaculture operation and purchase and possession of oysters from a hatchery or oyster aquaculture operation shall be exempt from bag and size limit restrictions set under authority of 15A NCAC 03K .0201 and 03K .0202. It is unlawful to possess, sell, purchase, or transport such oysters unless they are in compliance with all conditions of the Aquaculture Operations Permit.
15A N.C. Admin. Code 03K .0207
Temporary Adoption Eff. October 1, 2001;
Eff. April 1, 2003.
Temporary Adoption Eff. 10/1/2001;
Eff. 4/1/2003.