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Commission approves oyster‑license transfer and reinstates oyster license after back‑payment condition
Summary
VMRC allowed transfer of a late husband's oyster user fee and reinstated a waterman’s oyster license contingent on payment of back fees for missing years; commissioners discussed broader concerns about license sales and long gaps in renewal.
During public comment at the Jan. 28 Marine Resources Commission meeting, the commission approved two license‑related requests.
First, the commission granted Mary Brittenhouse Rowe permission to transfer her late husband’s oyster user fee to a local buyer; the commission authorized staff to process the transfer with shellfish program staff.
Second, Thomas Carlson Jr. asked the…
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