TITLE XVIII
FISH AND GAME

CHAPTER 211
FISH, SHELLFISH, LOBSTERS AND CRABS

Salt Water Fish, Clams, Etc.

Section 211:62-f

    211:62-f Illegal Taking of Clams. –
I. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if such person:
(a) Takes clams (Mya arenaria) between the hours of 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise.
(b) Takes or possesses in one calendar day more than one bushel, liquid measure, of unshucked clams, while on or leaving any clam flat or any waters under the jurisdiction of this state.
II. Any person convicted of violating subparagraph I(a) or I(b) shall forfeit such boats, motors, oars, forks or any other equipment used or usable in the illegal clamming at the time of such offense.

Source. 1994, 217:1, eff. May 25, 1994.