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2012 Delaware Code
Title 7 - Conservation
CHAPTER 24. HARD CLAMS (MERCENARIA MERCENARIA)
§ 2403. Area permitted; method of taking under clam tong/rake license.


7 DE Code § 2403 (2012 through 146th Gen Ass) What's This?

(a) It shall be unlawful to take clams from any leased shellfish grounds or contaminated area, as determined by the Department, in Delaware Bay, Indian River and Bay, Rehoboth Bay, Little and Big Assawoman Bays and the tributaries thereof, except a person may take clams from his or her own leased shellfish grounds.

(b) It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take clams under a clam tong/rake license with any device from a vessel powered by sail or mechanical means.

60 Del. Laws, c. 513, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;

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