Section 6731 - Mahogany quahogs1.License required. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person may not engage in the activities authorized under this section without a current mahogany quahog license. [2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §42(AMD); 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1(AFF).]
2. Licensed activities. The holder of a mahogany quahog license may: A. Fish for or take mahogany quahogs in any harvesting area indicated on the license; [1989, c. 828, §2(NEW).]B. Possess or transport mahogany quahogs within the State; or [2005, c. 434, §7(AMD).]C. Sell mahogany quahogs that 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. [2011, c. 598, §32(AMD).] The license authorizes crew members aboard the licensee's boat to undertake these activities when engaged in dragging for mahogany quahogs if the licensee is present.
[2011, c. 598, §32(AMD).]
3.Personal use exception. A person may take or possess no more than 3 bushels of mahogany quahogs for personal use in one day without a license. [2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §42(AMD); 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1(AFF).]
4. Fee. The fee for a mahogany quahog license is $128. Fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the General Fund. [2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §20(AMD).]
5.Conditions. Each licensee may participate in the monitoring program established in section 6731-A within the harvest area indicated on the license. The holder of a mahogany quahog license shall comply with all other conditions of licensing established by the commissioner. [1989, c. 828, §3(NEW).]
6.Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §42(NEW); 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1(AFF).]
Amended by 2012, c. 598,§ 32, eff. 4/6/2012.1981, c. 297, § 4 (NEW) . 1981, c. 550, (AMD) . 1989, c. 828, §§1-3 (AMD) . 1991, c. 390, § 8 (AMD) . 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF) . 1991, c. 528, §T9 (AMD) . 1991, c. 591, §T9 (AMD) . 2001, c. 421, §B42 (AMD) . 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF) . 2003, c. 20, §WW16 (AMD) . 2005, c. 434, § 7 (AMD) . 2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §20 (AMD) . 2009, c. 217, § 3 (AMD) .