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  MUNICIPAL SHELLFISH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

SHELLFISH LICENSE ALLOCATION APPLICATION

 

 

"Municipal [shellfish management] responsibilities include: Establishing annually in conjunction with the Department [of Marine Resources] and at least 30 days prior to the period of issuance the number of shellfish digging licenses to be issued." Maine DMR Regulation 7.30
 

 The following steps should be followed to receive a municipal shellfish license allocation approval from the Department of Marine Resources (DMR).

 1. Contact the Regional DMR biologist responsible for your town. The biologist's agreement will be required for any allocation request proposed by the municipality.
 

York, Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties

Donald Card Tel/Fax: 207-443-5147
72 Indian Carry Rd.
Bath, ME 04530

Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties

Ron Aho Tel/Fax: 207-586-5572
118 Kings Highway
Newcastle, ME 04553

Hancock County

Hannah Annis Tel/Fax: 207-469-6134
22 Charlie Starr Lane
Orland, Me. 04472

Washington County

Denis Nault Tel/Fax: 207-422-2092
60 Harbor View Drive
Sullivan, Me. 04664

2. Fill out and send the following application at least 30 days prior to license sales.
3. Retain a copy for your files (some information is required on the Annual Management Review).
 
 
A letter of approval from the DMR signed by the Commissioner will be mailed to your Town Clerk.