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State Regulations

Regulations present some of the most challenging aspects of the aquaculture industry. Listed below are links to some state laws and regulations governing shellfish aquaculture.

Connecticut Statutes

Delaware Aquaculture Act

Delaware Marine Biotoxin Contingency Plan

Florida Aquaculture Certification and Florida Aquafarm Program policies.

Georgia Regulations

Maine Statutes

Maryland Aquaculture Coordinating Council

Massachusetts Aquaculture Regulations

Massachusetts Aquaculture License Statute

New Hampshire Statutes

New Jersey's recommended aquatic management practices

New York Statutes

North Carolina Aquaculture Collection Permit

North Carolina Aquaculture Operation Permit

Rhode Island DEM regulations governing Aquaculture of Marine Species in RI Waters.

Rhode Island lease regulations of the RI Coastal Resources Management Program (Use bookmarks to navigate to section 300.11).

South Carolina Permits

Virginia Statutes