Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card

Summary

The bill lets the Department of Natural Resources suspend a harvester permit for up to five years on a first offense and revoke it on any later offense. It targets people who illegally take oysters in closed areas, use prohibited gear, exceed harvest time limits, harvest without lease authority, or fish commercially without proper permission. Anyone whose permit is suspended or revoked is barred from working in any aquaculture activity while the penalty is in effect.

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