The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DOAG) Bureau of Aquaculture manages license applications and renewals for the Shellstock Shipper III license. Get more information on how to apply for the Shellstock Shipper III license, including requirements, application, regulations, and more below.
License information
This license allows the applicant to buy shellstock, repack and sell market shellstock. The market shellstock may be obtained from only those dealers included on the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List (ICSSL). The licensee is not authorized to shuck shellfish nor repack shucked shellfish, but may ship shucked shellfish in the original container. Parts A through C are required.
If you're applying for any of the classification below, use this application:
- Part A: Shucker-Packer License: This license allows the applicant to purchase market shellstock, shuck and pack, repack, ship or reship those market shellfish originating from only those dealers included on the ICSSL prior to resale.
- Part B: Repacker License: This license allows the applicant to purchase market shucked shellfish or shellstock from only those dealers included on the ICSSL and repack those shucked shellfish or shellstock prior to resale. This applicant is not authorized to shuck shellfish.
- Part C: Reshipper License: This license allows the applicant to purchase market shucked shellfish or shellstock from only those shippers included on the ICSSL and resell that product. The licensee is not authorized to repack or relabel.
Application
Shipper III licenses must be completed using www.elicense.ct.gov. A step-by-step user guide is available for download.
