N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 13-0321: Taking and importation of shellfish for transplanting and other purposes

§ 13-0321. Taking and importation of shellfish for transplanting and

other purposes.

1. Shellfish may be taken from uncertified shellfish lands for

transplanting or other purposes as the department may deem advisable

subject to supervision and regulation as provided in section 13-0319.

2. Prior to the taking from uncertified shellfish lands of this state

for transplanting or other purposes, a permit shall be obtained from the

department and shall be issued for the taking of shellfish from a

specific area. Such permit shall be valid only during the period of

operations in the uncertified land for which the permit was issued. The

holder of such permit may not receive, sell, offer for sale, transport,

or ship any shellfish taken pursuant to this permit, except as provided

by regulations made pursuant to section 13-0319.

3. Shellfish from certified or uncertified lands without the state

shall not be transplanted in this state or imported into this state for

such purposes unless a permit therefor has been obtained from the

department.