On/Off-Bottom Culture Permit
Allows permit holder to purchase and possess, from within or without the state, marine plant and animal life authorized by the permit, including but not limited to shellfish, lobster, crab, shrimp, and fish, of legal and less than legal size for purposes of on-bottom and off-bottom culture only. The permit holder is also authorized to sell such marine animal and plant life of legal and less than legal size, to individual or commercial markets for consumption or resale, subject to department rules and regulations.
In addition to department approval of the permit application, the permit can only be issued to applicants who can demonstrate they have obtained any other necessary permits or licenses required under any state or federal law, and the written authorization of the person or political subdivision having title or legal control of the underwater lands on or above which such on-bottom or off-bottom culture shall take place.
Fee: $100
Age Requirement: None
Permit Duration: Permit expires December 31 each year.
Monthly Reporting: See Reporting Requirements for a printable form and instructions.
How to Apply
- Review instructions and complete application: On/Off Bottom Culture Permit Application (PDF)
- Submit the completed application by mail or in-person to:
NYSDEC Shellfish Management Unit, 123 Kings Park Blvd., Kings Park, NY 11754
Marine Hatchery Permit
Allows permit holder to possess, raise and breed marine plant and animal life, including but not limited to shellfish, lobster, crab, shrimp and food fish in a shore-based facility. Also allows permit holder to sell hatchery products of less than legal size or legal size to persons or entities holding valid permits to culture these products further elsewhere, and to individual or commercial markets for consumption or resale subject to department rules and regulations.
Fee: $100
Age Requirement: None.
Permit Duration: Permit expires December 31 each year.
Monthly Reporting: See Reporting Requirements for report forms and instructions.
How to Apply
- Contact the Shellfish Management Unit by email [email protected] or call 631-444-0481 to obtain a permit application and further instructions.
Permit Renewal
A permit renewal application will be sent by mail prior to the expiration date. If a permit renewal application is not received at lease two weeks prior to the expiration date, please contact the Marine Permit Office at 631-444-0470 or email [email protected] .
Reporting Requirement
cultured Shellfish
Permit holders must report their cultured shellfish landings (production) and related activities to DEC monthly by submitting a completed Cultured Shellfish Landings and Activity Report Form. A report must also be completed and submitted for months when no landings or other activities occurred.
- Review the Cultured Shellfish Landings and Activity Report Instructions (PDF)
- Complete the Cultured Shellfish Landings and Activity Report Form (PDF).
- Submit monthly reports to: [email protected] or by mail to DEC Division of Marine Resources, Shellfish Management Unit, 123 Kings Park Blvd., Kings Park, NY 11754
Other cultured Species (such as finfish, crustaceans, seaweed)
Permit holders must report their monthly landings (production) and related activities for other cultured species to DEC monthly by submitting a completed species-specific report form that will be provided when the permit is issued. A report must also be completed and submitted for months when no landings or other activities occurred.
Laws & Regulations
New York Codes Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)
Environmental Conservation Law (ECL)
