2006 New York Code - Taking And Importation Of Shellfish For Transplanting And Other Purposes.

 
  § 13-0321. Taking  and  importation  of  shellfish for transplanting and
               other purposes.
    1. Shellfish  may  be  taken  from  uncertified  shellfish  lands  for
  transplanting  or  other  purposes  as the department may deem advisable
  subject to supervision and regulation as provided in section 13-0319.
    2. Prior to the taking from uncertified shellfish lands of this  state
  for transplanting or other purposes, a permit shall be obtained from the
  department  and  shall  be  issued  for  the  taking of shellfish from a
  specific area. Such permit shall be valid  only  during  the  period  of
  operations  in the uncertified land for which the permit was issued. The
  holder of such permit may not receive, sell, offer for sale,  transport,
  or  ship any shellfish taken pursuant to this permit, except as provided
  by regulations made pursuant to section 13-0319.
    3. Shellfish from certified or uncertified  lands  without  the  state
  shall  not be transplanted in this state or imported into this state for
  such purposes unless a  permit  therefor  has  been  obtained  from  the
  department.