As an MLA Member you'll have:

• Representation at Federal and State government levels. A voice in the politics of the lobster industry. 
  
• Regional and National connections to the lobster and seafood industry.         
  
• Direct Promotional activities designed to move your product in the marketplace and thereby help protect your income.         
  
• Eligibility to obtain the best boat protection insurance available through the MLA Non-Profit Boat Protection Cooperative Ltd., a Bermuda- based insurer. The program is reinsured with Lloyds of London.         
  
• A free death benefit contribution which is paid to the survivors of a member. This benefit starts at $200 and builds to $1000 within 5 years when membership is renewed on time each year - Free.         
  
• College Scholarship awards each year for deserving children of members (download Scholarship Application here).         
  
• A monthly newsletter which averages 33 pages filled with news, notices, commentary, ads and information to keep you up to date on all the latest issues. This newsletter also features a Buy-Sell-Swap classified section in which your listing is free as an MLA member.         
  
• Discounts for MLA members from many supporting businesses for goods, services and trade publications you use and need.         
  
• An annual get-a-way MLA Weekend Convention and Trade Show with free prizes for its members - a chance to relax, meet fellow fishermen, attend interesting & informative seminars and have fun.

Download an MLA Membership application by clicking here (requires Adobe Acrobat).

Or use our On-line Membership Application & apply for a non-voting membership using our secure server (after filling out the application you will need to visit our on-line store).  Once you're a member, you can change your status to voting member by simply mailing us a copy of your Mass Lobster Permit.