1.  License required.  A person may not use a boat for dragging for the harvesting of surf clams unless that boat carries a current surf clam boat license issued by the commissioner.  

2.  Licensed activity.  A surf clam boat license issued under this section may be used for harvesting surf clams. The holder of a surf clam boat license may also possess or transport surf clams within state limits or sell surf clams 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. The license also authorizes the captain and crew members aboard the licensed boat when engaged in harvesting surf clams to undertake these activities.  

3.  Eligibility.  A surf clam boat license may be issued only to an individual who is a resident of this State.  

4.  Exception.  In any one day, a person may take or possess not more than 3 bushels of surf clams for personal use without a surf clam boat license.  

5.  Fee.  The fee for a surf clam boat license is $265.  

6.  Violation.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.