1. (a) It is unlawful to harvest or possess aboard a vessel coral or live rock as defined in 15A NCAC 03I .0101.
2. (b) Live rock and coral shall be returned to the waters where taken.

History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113-182; 143B-289.52;
Eff. March 1, 1995;
Recodified from 15A NCAC 3I .0016 Eff. December 17, 1996;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2011; May 1, 1997;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.