North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 03 - MARINE FISHERIES › Subchapter O - LICENSES, LEASES, FRANCHISES AND PERMITS › Section .0100 - LICENSES › Section 03O .0101 - PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN LICENSES, ENDORSEMENTS AND COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL REGISTRATIONS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) To obtain any Marine Fisheries licenses,
				  endorsements, commercial fishing vessel registrations, except Recreational
				  Fishing Tournament Licenses to Sell Fish and Land or Sell Licenses, the
				  following information is required for the application by the licensee, a
				  responsible party, or person holding a power of attorney:
(1) Full name, physical address, mailing
				  address, date of birth, and signature of the licensee on the application. If
				  the licensee is not appearing before a license agent or a representative of the
				  Division, the licensee's signature on the application shall be
				  notarized;
(2) Current picture
				  identification of licensee or responsible party. Acceptable forms of picture
				  identification are driver's license, state identification card, military
				  identification card, resident alien card (green card), or passport; or if
				  purchased by mail, a copy thereof;
(3) Certification that the applicant does not
				  have four or more marine or estuarine resource violations during the previous
				  three years;
(4) Valid
				  documentation papers or current motor boat registration, or copy thereof when
				  purchasing a commercial fishing vessel registration. If an application for
				  transfer of documentation is pending, a copy of the pending application and a
				  notarized bill of sale may be submitted;
(5) Current articles of incorporation and a
				  current list of corporate officers when purchasing a license or commercial
				  fishing vessel registration in a corporate name. In the case of incorporation
				  of an individual fishing vessel, the name of the master of that vessel shall
				  also be specified. The responsible party shall notify the Morehead City Office
				  of the Division of Marine Fisheries within five days of change of the master
				  specified for that vessel;
(6) An
				  affirmation of liability insurance and that the operator is knowledgeable of
				  United States Coast Guard (USCG) safety requirements for the vessel(s) used in
				  the operation in accordance with
				  G.S.
				  113-168.6 when purchasing a commercial
				  fishing vessel registration with a for-hire endorsement.
(7) If a partnership is established by a
				  written partnership agreement, a current copy of such agreement shall be
				  provided when purchasing a license, endorsement, or commercial fishing vessel
				  registration in a partnership name;
(8) For nonresidents, certification of the
				  state of residency;
(9) In addition
				  to the information required in
				  G.S.
				  113-169.4, linear length of pier when
				  purchasing an Ocean Fishing Pier License;
(10) In addition to the information required
				  in G.S.
				  113-171.1, current aircraft registration and
				  list of operator(s) when purchasing a Spotter Plane License;
(11) In addition, for fish dealers licenses,
				  the physical address of the established location where business is conducted
				  and, if different, the address where records are kept;
(12) When purchasing a Fish Dealer License
				  with clam or oyster categories or a consolidated license, the applicant shall
				  provide valid certification as a North Carolina certified shellfish
				  dealer;
(13) In addition, for the
				  Blanket For-Hire Captain's Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL), the
				  applicant shall provide a valid certification from the USCG that allows
				  carrying six or fewer passengers or a certification from the USCG that allows
				  carrying more than six passengers; and
(14) In addition, for the Blanket For-Hire
				  Vessel CRFL or the Non-Blanket For-Hire Vessel License, valid documentation
				  papers or current motor boat registration or copies thereof for the vessel
				  engaged as for-hire. If an application for transfer of documentation is
				  pending, a copy of the pending application and a notarized bill of sale may be
				  submitted.