The Department of Marine Resources has granted Shellfish Licenses for 2018 to the Towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle as follows:
Resident Commercial 18
Non-Resident Commercial 14
Resident Recreational 35
Non-Resident Recreational 10
WHEN: Monday, June 4, 2018 at 10AM
WHERE: All licenses will be sold at the Damariscotta Town Office 21 School St Damariscotta
There is no conservation required to obtain a 2018 Commercial license.
Grandfathered commercial licenses will be available
starting May 25th at 10AM.
Any applicant who purchased a 2017 Commercial shellfish license for Damariscotta / Newcastle prior to 9/1/17 is grandfathered for 2018. If eligible applicants present at 10AM on June 4th outnumber the number of licenses available, a lottery will be held immediately.
*Applicants must provide proof of residency and identification. Please call the Damariscotta Town Office with any questions. 563-5168
