The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DOAG) Bureau of Aquaculture manages license applications and renewals for the Scientific Resource Assessment license. Get more information on how to apply for the Scientific Resource Assessment license, including requirements, application, regulations, and more below.
License information
This license is required for any entity (government, educational, private/commercial) involved in assessing shellfish resources/populations or conducting scientific studies/experiments/removal/importation of molluscan shellfish.
The scientific resource assessment license is intended for research purposes; shellfish may not be marketed, sold, bartered, consumed or otherwise distributed.
You will be required to attach two years of pathology reports to demonstrate good technique, and one report within 2-3 months prior to the date you plan to import shellfish from out-of-state source areas or hatcheries.
All entities must follow the shellfish importation policy.
Please be advised that the placement of anything into the waters of Long Island Sound, including for research purposes, requires a permit application to both the CT DEEP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This Scientific Resource Assessment does not cover the requirements for other State or Federal agencies. It is the applicant's responsibility to complete all of the necessary applications and receive approvals prior to the start of their project.
Commercial operations importing shellfish/seed should complete the Seed Importation License.
Application and renewal
Scientific Resource Assessment licenses must be completed using www.elicense.ct.gov. A step-by-step user guide is available for download. Enter NA for any required field that does not apply to your project.
If you have an existing e-license account with a Scientific Resource Assessment license, please contact Emily.Marquis@ct.gov to initiate a renewal, and you will be able to update the information in your application for your new project/proposal.
