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Marine Fisheries

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N.C. Rules and Regulations

There are rules, regulations, proclamations, maps, meetings, hearings, license information and lots more.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries spells it all out for you in this section.
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Rules 2011
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Supplement — April 1, 2012
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission rules and selected N.C. General Statutes
IMPORTANT: Effective April 1, 2012, N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Rules 2011 is not complete without the April 1, 2012 Supplement

Proclamations
Regulatory changes and updates

Proclamations: Polluted Areas
Shellfish habitat openings and closings
Title 15A Environment and Natural Resources
Marine Fisheries rules		 Recreational Fishing Size and Catch Limits
for Sports Fishermen
"The Rec Guide"
Maps: 
Designated crab pot areas, nursery areas, coastal-joint-inland waters, shrimp trawling, etc.

Fisheries Reform
Overview of Fisheries Reform Act of 1997
Meetings and Hearings Schedules
Stay informed about fisheries events, and voice your opinion

Sunrise/sunset
January - March
April - December

License Information
Details and Requirements for all NCDMF Licenses

Links to Other Agencies
Federal, state and regional links to councils, agencies, services, departments, commissions and grants
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries • 3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, NC 28557 • 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632

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