South Carolina § 50-9-420 - Requirements for taking shad, herring, or eels for commercial purposes.
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§ 50-9-420. Requirements for taking shad, herring, or eels for commercial purposes.
A person taking shad, herring, or eels for commercial purposes:
(1) in the salt waters of this State, must obtain a commercial saltwater fishing license and a commercial saltwater equipment license and related permits;
(2) in the freshwaters of this State, must obtain a commercial freshwater license and a commercial saltwater equipment license and related permits. Section 50-9-430. The cost for a scientific collection permit is ten dollars.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 200, SECTION 8, eff May 28, 2010.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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