(a) This section applies to this title.
(b) When by or pursuant to the laws of any other state, should any other state impose any tax, other fee or restrictions on nonresidents for the privilege of commercial shellfishing or leasing of shellfish grounds within its boundaries, which tax or other fee is in the aggregate greater or restriction is greater, to include but limited to the nonavailability of license or leasing for nonresidents, the same taxes, other fees, license requirements and restrictions shall be imposed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control upon the residents of the state who seek to apply for a license to commercially shellfish or lease shellfish grounds within the boundaries of this State.