NJ 2013 Lobster closure reminder...

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The majority of regulations for lobster can be found here:

N.J.A.C. 7:25-18.5

http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/njcode/

Here are the main regs and application for recreational pots:

N.J.A.C. 7:25-18.5

NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Copyright (c) 2012 by the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law

*** This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the ***
*** New Jersey Register, Vol. 44, No. 23, December 3, 2012 ***

TITLE 7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CHAPTER 25. DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RULES
SUBCHAPTER 18. MARINE FISHERIES

N.J.A.C. 7:25-18.5 (2012)

§ 7:25-18.5 General net regulations

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11. Lobster or fish pots may be used for the taking of all species except those specifically protected pursuant to the specific requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:25-14.3 through 14.20 and shall be used only in the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay, Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay except as provided in (g)11ix below.

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(4) Individuals intending to harvest lobsters by lobster pots for recreational purposes must purchase a fish and lobster pot license. Individuals holding a fish and lobster pot license issued for the recreational harvest of lobster shall receive an allocation for 10 lobster pots to be fished in State waters only and shall not harvest more than six lobsters per license per day. Lobsters taken under the provisions of a fish and lobster pot license for recreational purposes may not be sold, offered for sale or used for barter.

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APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL MARINE LICENSES FOR NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS

(covers recreational license as well.)

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/m...ommapp-res.pdf