1. (a) It shall be unlawful to take oysters or clams from public bottom on Sundays, and scallops from public bottom on Saturdays and Sundays except:

   1. (1) during open seasons; and
   2. (2) for recreational purposes.

2. (b) It shall be unlawful to possess, for recreational purposes, more than:

   1. (1) 10 conchs or whelks per person per day, not to exceed 20 conchs or whelks per vessel per day;
   2. (2) 100 mussels per person per day, not to exceed 200 mussels per vessel per day; and
   3. (3) 100 clams per person per day, not to exceed 200 clams per vessel per day.

History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113-169.2; 113‑182; 143B-289.52;
Eff. January 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1994; February 1, 1992; September 1, 1991;
Temporary Amendment Eff. October 9, 1995 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1997; March 1, 1996;
Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 1999;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2008; August 1, 2000;
Readopted Eff. June 1, 2022.