1986-1993-SHELLFISH-GRANTS-MAPS REGULATIONS AND GENERAL INFO BLUE-GRAY BOOK

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I Resident/Taxpayer Special Oyster Permit 15.00 7 Non-Resident/Taxpayer Special Oyster Permit 30.00 Commercial Permits 75.00 1) Shellfish Permits are not transferable to persons other than those allowed under the following definitions: 8 a. Non-Commercial (Family)Permits issued to a single majority-aged adult or to the head of a household j for the express use of obtaining shellfish for personal use.Shellfish obtained under this permit may not be sold or traded for other considerations. A family permit is for the use of the permit holder, his or her spouse and their minor aged children living and domiciled under their roof. Children under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by an adult member of the family. Only one permit issued to a family. G Resident/Taxpayer permits are issued to persons who own a home, condominium or property in the . t Town of Mashpee and pays taxes to the Town, or who is a resident and domiciled in the Town. Proof ' of residency or ownership will be required to obtain a permit. Il' Senior Citizen Resident/Taxpayer permits are issued to persons who are eligible under the above requirements and who will reach the age of 62 (sixty-two) before April 1, 1991. (Birthday must fall on or before 3/31/29). Non-Residentffaxpayer permits are issued to an individual or head of a household who is a resident and domiciled in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Proof of Mass. residency will be required to obtain + a permit. b. Commercial Permits issued to an individual who wishes to harvest shellfish for the purpose of sale or other consideration. Said individual must be sixteen years of age or older and be domiciled or a full-time resident of the Town of Mashpee. Proof of residency will be required in order to obtain a permit. A current valid State of Massachusetts Bed Certificate (State Commercial Shellfish Permit) must be obtained and presented prior to obtaining a Mashpee Commercial Permit. c. Special Oyster Permits issued to individuals for the express purpose of harvesting oyster under a special program of oyster propagation conducted by the Mashpee Shellfish Department, under special i' regulations issued by the Board of Selectmen. These permits are subject to the residency/taxpayer requirements and qualifications outlined under regular family permits. Itis not necessary to obtain any other shellfish permit in order to obtain a Special Oyster Permit. Oysters obtained under this permit are ' for non-commercial use and are not to be sold or traded for other considerations. ARTICLE III. GENERAL REGULATIONS S 1) No shellfishing activity or landing of shellfish may occur during the hours after sunset and before sunrise on the following day. 2) Any person(s) engaged in shellfishing or having shellfish in their possession must have on their persona valid Mashpee Shellfish Permit and a two inch shellfish-measuring ring. 3) Shellfish permits must be worn in a visible location on the permit holder's clothing or be immediately available to the permit holder while engaged in shellfishing or having shellfish in their possession. a 4) Any person(s) engaged in shellfishing or having shellfish in their possession must present a valid Mashpee F Shellfish Permit and a two inch shellfish measuring ring to any Mashpee Shellfish Constable, Deputy Constable or Mashpee Police Officer on demand. 5) Any person(s) engaged in shellfishing or having shellfish in their possession must display their catch for inspection to any Mashpee Shellfish Constable,Deputy Constable or Mashpee Police Officer on demand. 6) Shellfishing is prohibited in any area designated as an "Area Closed to Shellfishing" by the Board of Selectmen.