No structure of boat, vessel, or any other watercraft shall exceed 1/4 width of any waterway of the Town of Hempstead, nor infringe on adjacent property owners' rights of general right of access to navigable waters.
Applicants for all shellfish permits must be town residents for one year, over the age of 16, and have valid current New York State Shellfish diggers permits. Persons applying for a Commercial Mussel Permit must relinquish their town Commercial Hard Clam Permit if previously issued.