1. 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. [PL 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. [PL 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. [PL 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. [PL 2007, c. 54, §2 (NEW).] 5. Fee. The fee for a surf clam boat license is $265. [PL 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. [PL 2007, c. 54, §2 (NEW).]
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