1. License required. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person may not engage in the activities authorized under this section without a current mahogany quahog license.
2. Licensed activities. The holder of a mahogany quahog license may:
A. Fish for or take mahogany quahogs in any harvesting area indicated on the license; [PL 1989, c. 828, §2 (NEW).]
B. Possess or transport mahogany quahogs within the State; or [PL 2005, c. 434, §7 (AMD).]
C. Sell mahogany quahogs that the holder has taken to a wholesale seafood license holder certified under section 6856 or an enhanced retail certificate holder under section 6852, subsection 2‑A. [PL 2011, c. 598, §32 (AMD).]
The license authorizes crew members aboard the licensee's boat to undertake these activities when engaged in dragging for mahogany quahogs if the licensee is present.
3. Personal use exception. A person may take or possess no more than 3 bushels of mahogany quahogs for personal use in one day without a license.
4. Fee. The fee for a mahogany quahog license is $128. Fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the General Fund.
5. Conditions. Each licensee may participate in the monitoring program established in section 6731-A within the harvest area indicated on the license. The holder of a mahogany quahog license shall comply with all other conditions of licensing established by the commissioner.
6. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.