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NC Gen Stat § 113-135.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13 - Jurisdiction of Conservation Agencies.|§ 113-135.1 - Limitation upon penalty for offense created by rules of Wildlife Resources Commission in certain instances.

 113-135.1. Limitation upon penalty for offense created by rules of Wildlife Resources Commission in certain instances.(a) To prevent unsuspecting members of the public from being subject to harsh criminal penalties for offenses created by rules of the Wildlife Resources Commission, the penalty for an offense that is solely a violation of rules of the Wildlife Resources Commission is limited to a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) except as follows:(1) Offenses set out in subsection (b) of this section are punishable as set forth in G.S. 113-135 or other sections of the General Statutes.(2) A person who parks a vehicle in violation of a rule regulating the parking of vehicles at boating access or boating launch areas is responsible for an infraction and shall pay a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00).(b) The limitation upon penalty does not apply to any rule violation:(1) Punishable under G.S. 113-294 or otherwise involving aggravating elements that result in a greater punishment than provided by G.S. 113-135;(2) That involves a defendant subject to the collection-license provisions of G.S. 113-272.4 or who is a dealer as defined in G.S. 113-273; or(3) Relating to seasons, bag limits, creel limits, taking fish other than with hook and line, buying or selling wildlife, possessing or transporting live wildlife, taking wildlife at night or with the aid of a conveyance, or falconry.  (1979, c. 830, s. 1; 1987, c. 827, s. 98; 2005-164, s. 1; 2012-200, s. 19.)
NC Gen Stat § 113-138 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13 - Jurisdiction of Conservation Agencies.|§ 113-138 - Enforcement jurisdiction of special conservation officers.

 113-138. Enforcement jurisdiction of special conservation officers.(a) The Wildlife Resources Commission by rule may confer law-enforcement powers over matters within its jurisdiction with respect to wildlife resources conservation laws and rules within its jurisdiction upon the employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Marine Fisheries Commission may confer law-enforcement powers over matters within its jurisdiction with respect to marine and estuarine resources conservation laws and rules upon the employees of the National Marine Fisheries Service, who:(1) Possess special law-enforcement jurisdiction that would not otherwise extend to the subject matter of this Subchapter;(2) Are assigned during the duration of such appointment to duty stations within North Carolina; and(3) Take the oath required of public officers before an officer authorized to administer oaths.These conferred powers do not constitute an appointment of any officer to an additional office.(b) The Marine Fisheries Commission and Wildlife Resources Commission shall limit the exercise of this authority to situations when:(1) The best interests of the conservation of marine and estuarine and wildlife resources managed by the respective State and federal agencies are being adversely affected by restrictions upon jurisdictional subject matter that limit law-enforcement authority; and(2) The best interests of the conservation of marine and estuarine and wildlife resources managed by the adopting Commission will benefit by conferring law-enforcement authority on the employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service.(c) The enabling rule shall specify the particular officers or class of officers upon whom the law-enforcement powers are conferred and the geographic areas within which the special enforcement officers can exercise the law-enforcement powers over matters within the jurisdiction of the adopting Commission. The conferred powers may be used only during the scope of employment of the special conservation officers.(d) Unless otherwise provided by the enabling rule, such special enforcement officers shall have the same jurisdiction and powers with respect to resource conservation and the same rights, privileges and immunities (including those relating to the defense of civil actions and payment of judgments) as the State officers in addition to those the federal officer normally possesses. (1965, c. 957, s. 2; 1973, c. 1262, ss. 18, 28; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1983, c. 484; 1987, c. 827, s. 98; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 890, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.1 - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.2 - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.3 - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.4 - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.5 - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.6 - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.6A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.6A - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.7 - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-145.8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 13A - Clean Water Management Trust Fund.|§ 113-145.8 - through 113-145.8: Recodified as §§ 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.

 113-145.1 through 113-145.8: Recodified as 113A-251 through 113A-259 by Session Laws 2003-340, s. 1.3, effective July 27, 2003.
NC Gen Stat § 113-168 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-168 - Definitions.

 113-168. Definitions.As used in this Article:(1) "Commercial fishing operation" means any activity preparatory to, during, or subsequent to the taking of any fish, the taking of which is subject to regulation by the Commission, either with the use of commercial fishing equipment or gear, or by any means if the purpose of the taking is to obtain fish for sale. Commercial fishing operation does not include (i) the taking of fish as part of a recreational fishing tournament, unless commercial fishing equipment or gear is used, (ii) the taking of fish under a RCGL, or (iii) the taking of fish as provided in G.S. 113-261.(2) "Commission" means the Marine Fisheries Commission.(3) "Division" means the Division of Marine Fisheries in the Department of Environmental Quality.(3a) "Immediate family" means the mother, father, brothers, sisters, spouse, children, stepparents, stepbrothers, stepsisters, and stepchildren of a person.(4) "License year" means the period beginning 1 July of a year and ending on 30 June of the following year.(5) "North Carolina resident" means a person who is a resident within the meaning of G.S. 113-130(4).(6) "RCGL" means Recreational Commercial Gear License.(7) "RSCFL" means Retired Standard Commercial Fishing License.(8) "SCFL" means Standard Commercial Fishing License.  (1997-400, s. 5.1; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(b); 1998-225, s. 4.9; 2001-213, s. 2; 2004-187, s. 6; 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).)
NC Gen Stat § 113-168.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-168.3 - Retired Standard Commercial Fishing License.

 113-168.3. Retired Standard Commercial Fishing License.(a) SCFL Provisions Applicable. - Except as provided in this section, the provisions set forth in this Article concerning the SCFL shall apply to the RSCFL.(b) Eligibility; Fees. - Any individual who is 65 years of age or older and who is eligible for a SCFL under G.S. 113-168.2 may apply for either a SCFL or RSCFL. An applicant for a RSCFL shall provide proof of age at the time the application is made. The annual fee for a RSCFL for a resident of this State shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00). The annual fee for a RSCFL for a person who is not a resident of this State shall be two hundred sixty dollars ($260.00). For purposes of this subsection, a "resident of this State" is a person who is a resident within the meaning of:(1) Sub-subdivisions a. through d. of G.S. 113-130(4) and who filed a State income tax return as a resident of North Carolina for the previous calendar or tax year, or(2) G.S. 113-130(4)e.(c) Transfer. - The holder of a RSCFL may transfer the RSCFL as provided in G.S. 113-168.2.(1) If the transferee is less than 65 years of age, the transferee holds a SCFL. When the transferee renews the SCFL, the transferee shall pay the fee set out in G.S. 113-168.2.(2) If the transferee is 65 years of age or older, the transferee may elect to hold either a SCFL or RSCFL. If the transferee elects to hold a SCFL, the transferee shall pay the fee set out in G.S. 113-168.2. If the transferee elects to hold a RSCFL, the transferee shall pay the fee set out in this section.(d) Assignment. - The RSCFL shall not be assignable.  (1997-400, s. 5.1; 1998-225, s. 4.12; 2001-213, s. 2; 2013-360, s. 14.8(c); 2014-100, s. 14.9(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 113-168.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-168.4 - Sale of fish.

 113-168.4. Sale of fish.(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person who takes or lands any species of fish under the authority of the Commission from coastal fishing waters by any means whatever, including mariculture operations, to sell, offer for sale, barter or exchange these fish for anything of value without holding a license required to sell the type of fish being offered.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person licensed under this Article to sell fish taken outside the territorial waters of the State or to sell fish taken from coastal fishing waters. A person licensed under this Article may sell fish taken outside the territorial waters of the State or sell fish taken from coastal fishing waters under any of the following circumstances:(1) The sale is to a fish dealer licensed under G.S. 113-169.3.(2) The sale is to the public and the seller is a licensed fish dealer under G.S. 113-169.3.(3) The sale is of oysters or clams from a hatchery or aquaculture operation to the holder of an Aquaculture Operation Permit, an Under Dock Culture Permit, or a shellfish cultivation lease for further grow out.(c) A person who organizes a recreational fishing tournament may sell fish taken in connection with the tournament pursuant to a recreational fishing tournament license to sell fish. A person who organizes a recreational fishing tournament may obtain a recreational fishing tournament license to sell fish upon application to the Division and payment of a fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00). It is unlawful for any person licensed under this subsection to sell fish to any person other than a fish dealer licensed under G.S. 113-169.3 unless the seller is also a licensed fish dealer. A recreational fishing tournament is an organized fishing competition occurring within a specified time period not to exceed one week and that is not a commercial fishing operation. Gross proceeds from the sale of fish may be used only for charitable, religious, educational, civic, or conservation purposes and shall not be used to pay tournament expenses.  (1997-400, s. 5.1; 1998-225, s. 4.13; 2001-213, s. 2; 2009-433, s. 1; 2013-360, s. 14.8(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 113-168.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-168.5 - License endorsements for Standard Commercial Fishing License.

 113-168.5. License endorsements for Standard Commercial Fishing License.(a), (b) Repealed by Session Laws 1998-225, s. 4.14, effective July 1, 1999.(c) Repealed by Session Laws 2013-384, s. 2(a), effective August 23, 2013.(d) Shellfish Endorsement for North Carolina Residents. - The Division shall issue a shellfish endorsement of a SCFL to a North Carolina resident at no charge. The holder of a SCFL with a shellfish endorsement is authorized to take and sell shellfish.  (1997-400, s. 5.1; 1998-225, s. 4.14; 2001-213, s. 2; 2013-384, s. 2(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 113-169.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-169.1 - Permits for gear, equipment, and other specialized activities authorized.

 113-169.1. Permits for gear, equipment, and other specialized activities authorized.(a) The Commission may adopt rules to establish permits for gear, equipment, and specialized activities, including commercial fishing operations that do not involve the use of a vessel and transplanting oysters or clams. The Commission may establish a fee for each permit established pursuant to this subsection in an amount that compensates the Division for the administrative costs associated with the permit but that does not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) per permit.(b) The Commission may adopt rules to establish gear specific permits to take striped bass from the Atlantic Ocean and to limit the number and type of these permits that may be issued to a person. The Commission may establish a fee for each permit established pursuant to this subsection in an amount that compensates the Division for the administrative costs associated with the permit but that does not exceed thirty dollars ($30.00) per permit.(c) To ensure an orderly transition from one permit year to the next, the Division may issue a permit prior to July 1 of the permit year for which the permit is valid. Revenue that the Division receives for the issuance of a permit prior to the beginning of a permit year shall not revert at the end of the fiscal year in which the revenue is received and shall be credited and available to the Division for the permit year in which the permit is valid.  (1997-400, s. 5.1; 2000-172, s. 6.1; 2001-213, s. 2; 2006-254, s. 1; 2013-360, s. 14.8(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 113-169.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-169.4 - Licensing of ocean fishing piers; fees.

 113-169.4. Licensing of ocean fishing piers; fees.(a) The owner or operator of an ocean fishing pier within the coastal fishing waters who charges the public a fee to fish in any manner from the pier shall secure a current and valid pier license from the Division. An application for a pier license shall disclose the names of all parties involved in the pier operations, including the owner of the property, owner of the pier if different, and all leasehold or other corporate arrangements, and all persons with a substantial financial interest in the pier.(b) Within 30 days following a change of ownership of a pier, or a change as to the manager, the manager or new manager shall secure a replacement pier license as provided in G.S. 113-168.1(h).(c) Pier licenses are issued upon payment of four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50) per linear foot, to the nearest foot, that the pier extends into coastal fishing waters beyond the mean high waterline. The length of the pier shall be measured to include all extensions of the pier.(d) The manager who secures the pier license shall be the individual with the duty of executive-level supervision of pier operations.(e) The pier license issued under this section authorizes any individual who does not hold a Coastal Recreational Fishing License under Article 14B or Article 25A of this Chapter to engage in recreational fishing while on the pier.  (1997-400, s. 5.1; 1998-225, s. 4.19; 2001-213, s. 2; 2013-360, s. 14.8(j).)
NC Gen Stat § 113-169.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-169.5 - Land or sell license; vessels fishing beyond territorial waters.

 113-169.5. Land or sell license; vessels fishing beyond territorial waters.(a) Persons aboard vessels not having their primary situs in the State that are carrying a cargo of fish taken outside the waters of the State may land or sell their catch in the State by purchasing a land or sell license as set forth in this section with respect to the vessel in question. The Commission may by rule modify the land or sell licensing procedure in order to devise an efficient and convenient procedure for licensing out-of-state vessels to only land, or after landing to permit sale of cargo.(b) The fee for a land or sell license for a vessel not having its primary situs in North Carolina is four hundred dollars ($400.00), or an amount equal to the nonresident fee charged by the nonresident's state, whichever is greater. Persons aboard vessels having a primary situs in a jurisdiction that would allow North Carolina vessels without restriction to land or sell their catch, taken outside the jurisdiction, may land or sell their catch in the State without complying with this section if the persons are in possession of a valid license from their state of residence.  (1997-400, s. 5.1; 2001-213, s. 2; 2013-360, s. 14.8(k); 2014-100, s. 14.9(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 113-170 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-170 - Exportation and importation of fish and equipment.

 113-170. Exportation and importation of fish and equipment.The Commission may adopt rules governing the importation and exportation of fish, and equipment that may be used in taking or processing fish, as necessary to enhance the conservation of marine and estuarine resources of the State. These rules may regulate, license, prohibit, or restrict importation into the State and exportation from the State of any and all species of fish that are native to coastal fishing waters or may thrive if introduced into these waters. (1997-400, s. 5.1; 2001-213, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 113-170.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-170.1 - Nonresidents reciprocal agreements.

 113-170.1. Nonresidents reciprocal agreements.Persons who are not North Carolina residents are not eligible to obtain licenses under the provisions of this Article except as provided in this section. Residents of jurisdictions that sell commercial fishing licenses to North Carolina residents are eligible to hold North Carolina commercial fishing licenses under the provisions of G.S. 113-168.2. Licenses may be restricted in terms of area, gear, and fishery by the Commission so that the nonresidents are licensed to engage in North Carolina fisheries on the same or similar terms that North Carolina residents can be licensed to engage in the fisheries of other jurisdictions. The Secretary may enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions as necessary to allow nonresidents to obtain commercial fishing licenses in the State subject to the foregoing provisions. (1997-400, s. 5.1; 1998-225, s. 4.20; 2001-213, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 113-170.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 14A - Coastal and Estuarine Commercial Fishing Licenses.|§ 113-170.2 - Fraud or deception as to licenses, permits, or records.

 113-170.2. Fraud or deception as to licenses, permits, or records.(a) It is unlawful for any person to give any false information or willfully to omit giving required information to the Division or any license agent when the information is material to the securing of any license or permit under this Article. It is unlawful to falsify, fraudulently alter, or counterfeit any license, permit, identification, or record to which this Article applies or otherwise practice any fraud or deception designed to evade the provisions of this Article or reasonable administrative directives made under the authority of this Article.(b) A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). (1997-400, s. 5.1; 2001-213, s. 2.)