The purpose of these regulations is to preserve, protect and restore Nantucket's shellfisheries, underwater and intertidal habitats within the Town of Nantucket's jurisdiction. These regulations supplement and are consistent with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including MGL c. 130, Code of Massachusetts Regulations 322, Chapter 122, Taking of Shellfish, of the Code of the Town of Nantucket, the Town of Nantucket Shellfish Management Plan, the Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan, and the current Best Management Practices for the Shellfish Culture Industry in Southeastern Massachusetts, developed by Southeastern Massachusetts Aquaculture Center (SEMAC).
To implement this policy, the Select Board or its designee may
restrict the taking of shellfish by commercial or noncommercial permit
holders in any area or in any manner for the purpose of managing the
fishery or habitats.
The waters of the Town of Nantucket that are used for commercial shellfishing and shellfish aquaculture are a unique resource; therefore, the granting of commercial shellfishing permits and licenses for aquaculture are restricted to declared domiciled residents of Nantucket. (See § 260-4.25.)
