15A N.C. Admin. Code 3K.0507

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

Section 03K .0507 - MARKETING SCALLOPS TAKEN FROM SHELLFISH LEASES OR FRANCHISES

(a) It shall be unlawful to sell, purchase, or possess scallops during the closed season without the lease or franchise holder delivering to the purchaser or other recipient a certification, on a form provided by the Division of Marine Fisheries, that the scallops were taken from a valid shellfish lease or franchise. Certification forms shall be furnished by the Division to lease and franchise holders upon request.

(b) It shall be unlawful for lease or franchise holders or their designees to take or possess scallops from public bottom while possessing aboard a vessel scallops taken from shellfish leases or franchises.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 03K .0507

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 113-201; 143B-289.52;
Eff. May 1, 2015;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2019.

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 113-201; 143B-289.52;
Eff. 5/1/2015;
Readopted Eff. 4/1/2019.

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