Notice of Rule Making for Saltwater Fishing Regulations for Shellfish

Brunswick, Ga.

Feb. 26, 2025

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to authority contained in O.C.G.A. §27-1-4, and §27-1-189, the Board of Natural Resources proposes to adopt a new Rule contained in the Saltwater Fishing Regulations, Rule 391-2-4-.19. The proposed section, when adopted, will provide requirements to participate in the harvest of molluscan shellfish during otherwise closed seasons, requirements for shellstock tagging and shading, and provide a procedure for shellfish closures in case of the outbreak of illness.

Written public comments will be received through Friday March 28, 2025. Mailed comments must be postmarked by March 28th, and e-mailed comments will be accepted through close of business (4:30 pm) on March 28th. Comments should be legible, concise and limited to the proposed rule.

Following this comment period, the Board of Natural Resources will consider the proposed amendment on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Shepherd Room, 543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield, GA 30055.

Visit CoastalGaDNR.org/Shellfish2025 or mail comments to: 

Dominic Guadagnoli
Coastal Resources Division
One Conservation Way
Brunswick, GA 31520

Additional Resources:

PDF IconPublic Comment Page and Submission Form

PDF IconOfficial Public Notice of Proposed Regulation Change

PDF IconView Board Package

Board package includes:

  • Memo to Board of Natural Resources
  • Notice of Proposed Rule Change
  • Background and Synopsis of Proposed Amendments
  • Date, time and place of Board action
  • Explaination of Public Participation Plan
  • Analysis of Small Business Impacts
  • Exact Copy of Proposed Rule (Strikethrough/Underlined Version)