Lobster Processing License

       The proposed rule making creates a two way approach for a Lobster Processor license that would allow both processing of tails and lobster parts with a fee of $500 for a new one . For a lobster processor Tails only license for processing only lobster tails with a fee of $159 new fee and similar to the former lobster tail permit. The proposed rules would also update the lobster meat permit rules similar to the repealed lobster meat permit. With no change to license fees, There would be records required for each license holder for traceable and enforcement purposes. A date of July 1, 2010 is proposed for these regulations.

Illegal striper fishing north caralina

Atlantic striped bass may not be caught, harvested or possessed in a zone between three and 200 nautical miles from shore. A person caught fishing for striped bass outside of three nautical miles is subject to fines starting at $100 per fish, according to the release.
Reports of thousands of dead striped bass floating in the ocean began circulating Saturday around Dare County. Photos of dead fish were electronically circulated, prompting Division of Marine Fisheries and the Coast Guard to investigate.