N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25A-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:25A-3.1 - Purpose and scope

This subchapter regulates the harvest of seed oysters from the State's natural seed beds in Delaware Bay for the purpose of transplant in order to conserve, protect, manage and improve the oyster resource and industry. This subchapter provides for the transplanting of seed oysters from the State's natural seed beds directly to industry leased grounds. The oyster transplant program includes the specification of harvest times and areas as well as establishment of an annual harvest quota, provides a mechanism for the collection of fees for seed oysters harvested from the State's natural seed beds and establishes a requirement for weekly reporting by harvesters.