Female blue-claw crabs (Callinectes sapidus) with eggs visible
thereon, commonly called "sponge crabs," shall not be taken, possessed
or transported at any time. Crabs shall not be taken by dredging in
Town waters.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 16-82, which dealt with various
marine life, as amended, which immediately followed this section,
was deleted 3-12-1991 by L.L. No. 1-1991. For similar state provisions,
see the Environmental Conservation Law.
A.Â
If any fish or crustacea are unintentionally taken contrary to any
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Law or the Marine Life Ordinance
of the Town of Oyster Bay, they shall be returned to the water at
once without unnecessary injury.
B.Â
Starfish, drills (Urosalpinx cinera) and periwinkles (litorinia)
when taken shall not be returned alive to the waters of the Town.
No person shall take, injure or destroy any horseshoe crab (limulus
polyphemus) between May 15 and July 15.
