SECTION .0400 ‑ RANGIA CLAMS

15a ncac 03k .0401      POLLUTED AREA PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

It shall be unlawful to take Rangia clams or their shells by any method from polluted waters without first obtaining a Permit to Harvest Rangia Clams from Polluted Areas from the Fisheries Director. The permit application shall include a list of all designees operating under the permit. The permit shall designate the area, means and methods, and times in which Rangia clams may be taken. The permit applicant shall designate the licensed fish dealer where the Rangia clams are to be landed and the method for disposing of Rangia clam meats. The procedures and requirements for obtaining permits are found in 15A NCAC 03O .0500.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 113-201; 113-202; 143B-289.52;

Eff. January 1, 1991;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2004;

Readopted Eff. March 15, 2023.