Record #:

6890

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The 2004 North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation creating a saltwater fishing license. The issue had been debated for over a decade. Fishermen will not be required to have the license until January 1, 2006. Then residents and nonresidents who fish from the shore or a boat in the state's marine waters will be required to purchase the $15 license annually. Vacationers may purchase a seven-day license for $1.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 68 Issue 10, Oct 2004, p34, il

Subject(s):

Fisheries--Laws and legislation; Fish and game licenses; Saltwater fishing