22 MAC Pt. 1, R. 4.3
Harvesting Molluscan Shellfish from On-Bottom Private Leases
Cite as 22 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 4.3
Harvesting Molluscan Shellfish from On-Bottom Private Leases
A. All on-bottom molluscan shellfish reef lessees must abide by all statements, terms,
conditions or clauses in the: Department of the Army, Mobile District Corps of Engineers
Permit and the MDMR Wetlands Permit (available on the MDMR website), Lease
Agreement for Oyster Production, and MDMR Shellfish Bureau Commercial Molluscan
Shellfish Lease Permit and adhere to the rules outlined in the most current version of the
NSSP Model Ordinance.
B. All on-bottom molluscan shellfish aquaculture harvesters must have a trip ticket fully
completed and submitted to the MDMR within twenty-four (24) hours of harvest.
C. All on-bottom molluscan shellfish reef leases are subject to closure based on area
classifications and the management for shellfish growing waters within the state of
Mississippi per Rule 3.4 of this Title and Part.