Section 6602 - Surf clam boat license1.License required. A person may not use a boat for dragging for the harvesting of surf clams unless that boat carries a current surf clam boat license issued by the commissioner. [2007, c. 54, §2(NEW).]
2.Licensed activity. A surf clam boat license issued under this section may be used for harvesting surf clams. The holder of a surf clam boat license may also possess or transport surf clams within state limits or sell surf clams the holder has taken to a wholesale seafood license holder certified under section 6856 or an enhanced retail certificate holder under section 6852, subsection 2-A. The license also authorizes the captain and crew members aboard the licensed boat when engaged in harvesting surf clams to undertake these activities. [2011, c. 598, §27(AMD).]
3.Eligibility. A surf clam boat license may be issued only to an individual who is a resident of this State. [2007, c. 54, §2(NEW).]
4.Exception. In any one day, a person may take or possess not more than 3 bushels of surf clams for personal use without a surf clam boat license. [2007, c. 54, §2(NEW).]
5.Fee. The fee for a surf clam boat license is $265. [2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §15(AMD).]
6.Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2007, c. 54, §2(NEW).]
Amended by 2012, c. 598,§ 27, eff. 4/6/2012.2007, c. 54, § 2 (NEW) . 2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §15 (AMD) . 2009, c. 217, § 2 (AMD) .