Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
Part 1 - rules and regulations for molluscan shellfish related activities
Chapter 11 - Other Molluscan Shellfish Related Activities: Cultch Planting, Relaying, and Transplanting
Rule 22-1-11.4 - Harvesting Relayed Molluscan Shellstock

A. The Permittee is not permitted to harvest relayed shellfish without prior written permission from the MDMR Authority. The Permittee must complete and submit a request to harvest relayed shellstock and receive written permission from the MDMR Authority.

B. Harvesting of shellstock is permitted only during daylight hours and with the most efficient gear possible, consistent with conservation considerations, and in such a way not to damage the reef. This includes permission to use two (2) dredges per boat in restricted areas and on private leased grounds.