15A NCAC 03K .0305      CLAM SIZE AND HARVEST LIMIT EXEMPTIONs

Possession and sale of clams by a hatchery or aquaculture operation and purchase and possession of clams from a hatchery or aquaculture operation shall be exempt from bag and size limit restrictions as set forth in Rule .0301 of this Section. It shall be unlawful to possess, sell, purchase, or transport such clams 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;

Eff. January 1, 1991;

Amended Eff. September 1, 1991;

Readopted Eff. March 15, 2023.