The Department of Marine Resources has granted Shellfish Licenses for 2019 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 3, 2019 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 2019 Commercial license.
Grandfathered commercial licenses will be available starting
May 22nd at 7:30AM.
Any applicant who purchased a 2018 Commercial shellfish license for Damariscotta / Newcastle prior to 9/4/18 is eligible to purchase a grandfathered license for 2019 until May 30th at 5:30PM.
If eligible applicants present at 10AM on June 3rd outnumber the number of licenses available, a lottery will be held immediately.
*Applicants must complete a written application and provide proof of residency and identification. Please call the Damariscotta Town Office with any questions.
563-5168.
