The Department of Marine Resources has granted Shellfish Licenses for 2024 to the Towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle as follows:
Resident Commercial 16 – $152.00
Non-Resident Commercial 14 – $252.00
Resident Recreational 25 – $12.00
Non-Resident Recreational 10 – $17.00
WHEN: Monday June 3rd, 2024 at 10AM
WHERE: All licenses will be sold at the
Damariscotta Town Office • 21 School St Damariscotta
GRANDFATHERED COMMERCIAL LICENSES will be available for purchase starting on Wednesday May 22nd, at 1:00 P.M.
Any applicant who purchased a 2023 Commercial shellfish license for Damariscotta / Newcastle prior to 09/05/2023 is eligible to purchase a grandfathered license for 2024 until Thursday, May 30th, at 5:00 P.M.
If eligible applicants present at 10 A.M. 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
