.02 Marine Gathering Permit.

A. Permit Required.

(1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, an individual shall obtain a permit from the Natural Resources Police prior to sponsoring or holding a marine gathering.

(2) A permit is not required if the marine gathering will last less than 3 hours.

B. Permit Application. Prior to sponsoring or holding a marine gathering, an individual shall:

(1) Apply for a permit by submitting a completed application on a form provided by the Department; and

(2) Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $100.

C. Timing of Application. An application for a permit shall be submitted to the Department not later than 45 days before the event.

D. Possession of Permit. A permit holder shall have the permit in possession for the duration of the event.