License to catch oysters and clams commercially

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    (a)    (1)    A resident may catch up to 1 bushel each of oysters and clams a day for the person’s own use and consumption without a license, in places and at times prescribed by regulation of the Department.

        (2)    A nonresident may catch in the tidal bays of Worcester County up to 1 bushel of hard clams per day for the nonresident’s own use and consumption.

    (b)    Only a resident of the State may obtain a license to catch oysters or clams for commercial purposes in the waters of the State.


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