15a ncac 03k .0207      OYSTER SIZE AND HARVEST LIMIT EXEMPTIONs

Possession and sale of oysters by a hatchery or aquaculture operation and purchase and possession of oysters from a hatchery or aquaculture operation shall be exempt from bag and size limit restrictions as set forth in Rules .0201 and .0202 of this Section. It shall be unlawful to possess, sell, purchase, or transport such oysters unless they are in compliance with all conditions of the Aquaculture Operation Permit as set forth in 15A NCAC 03O .0503.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑182; 113-201; 143B‑289.52;

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 1, 2001;

Eff. April 1, 2003;

Readopted Eff. March 15, 2023.