§ 57-17. Use of dredges.  


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  • A. 
    It shall be unlawful to use or have in one's possession any device commonly known as a "dredge," including but not limited to scraper tongs or blades, stick dredges or any other device operated by power or by boats propelled by motor or other mechanical means, or a device attached to or aided by the motion of any boat mechanically propelled or otherwise for the taking of shellfish from Town-owned land or placed overboard any boat except:
    (1) 
    By special permit issued by the Director of Environmental Protection of the Town of Brookhaven.
    (2) 
    A dredge used for the taking of bay scallops, provided that such dredge has an opening at the mouth not to exceed 36 inches in width when taken by a boat operated by mechanical power or other means, and further provided that such dredge is brought aboard by hand power without the use of a mechanical device.
    (3) 
    When engaged in the taking of soft-shelled clams wherein the propeller of a boat may be used for churning such clams on any bar or shoreline that does not fall dry at the ordinary low tide.
    B. 
    Any dredge prohibited by this section shall be immediately confiscated from the user, and any shellfish taken by the use of such dredge shall be returned to the water immediately.