Atlantic Sea Scallop Limited Entry Program

Brief Summary

This regulation establishes two annual lotteries (one for drag licenses, one for dive licenses) for the issuance of new scallop licenses. The number of new licenses available is calculated by applying an exit ratio to the number of licenses retired by each gear sector in the previous calendar year. The regulation also establishes the eligibility criteria to enter the lottery and factors that would give an individual additional chances in the lottery.

PLEASE NOTE

The lottery sign-up system is in development. The Department will provide notice and additional details regarding sign-up when available. The lottery will be held this fall.