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Shellfish Permits*

 

*Per Huntington Town Code, Chapter 166, Shellfish Management                               
                           Shellfish Permit Application (PDF)

                           Shellfish Taker Permit Handout (PDF)

                           Shellfish Management Area Descriptions and Maps (PDF)

SHELLFISH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

COMMERCIAL (Regular/Senior/Junior)

  • Current New York State Diggers Permit (DEC Marine Division, E. Setauket, NY (631) 444-0470).
  • Completed notarized application and Fee: $400 Regular; $50-Seniors (age 65+) & Juniors (<18). 
  • Two (2) RECENT passport size (head/shoulders) photographs.
  • To show proof of residency: current valid New York State Driver License or Non-Driver ID; copies of utility bills for 6 mos.  
  • Current valid New York State Vehicle Registration (if applicable).
  • Current valid Boat Registration/s.
  • If you are submitting a renewal application, please submit your current TOH Shellfish Permit.

PERSONAL AND SENIOR PERSONAL

  • Completed application (does NOT have to be notarized).
  • To show proof of residency: current valid New York State Driver License or Non-Driver ID
  • Appropriate fee (Personal $5; Senior Personal (60 or older, No Fee).
  • Parental consent. Individuals less than 18 years of age applying for personal, commercial or junior commercial taker’s permit shall make application in the presence of a parent or guardian attesting to their consent by signing the application form.”

BUYER’S AND BUYER’S HELPER/S (Jan 1 – Dec 31)

  • Completed notarized application with appropriate Fee (Buyer $500; Helper $100).
  • Current valid New York State Driver License.
  • Two (2) RECENT passport size (head and shoulders) photographs.
  • Buyer’s Shipper’s Permit.
  • Buyer’s current valid Vehicle Registration/s.

* Chapter 166 Shellfish Management has been modified Effective January 1, 2015. 

Note: A penalty of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be charged to the maker of a check returned for insufficient funds.