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COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN
License Description All persons who land and sell finfish, shellfish, lobsters, edible crabs or other living marine resources in Massachusetts must have a commercial fishing permit from the Division of Marine Fisheries and must sell only to permitted Massachusetts dealers. Commercial permits may be endorsed for access to the many regulated fisheries. Regulated fisheries include most gear types (other than hook fishing), and species that are restricted by quota. For a complete list of regulated fisheries, see the endorsements section below. All commercial permits, except Rod & Reel and Seasonal lobster, may be endorsed for shellfish at no additional cost.
Licensing Agency
Division of Marine Fisheries
251 Causeway St. Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 626 1505
Active Status Active
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education No educational requirements
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 05/09/2018
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