If you go down to the beach to collect you need a permit. If you do colect from the beach there will be a ton of hitch-=hickers that you probaly dont want in your tank. Make sure you inspect it very well.
I think your better off just buying it. Getting a permit is to much of a hassle.
Theres a private beach we have use of so I don't think we would need a permit but I will check. Thanks. Buying it sounding easier anyway. But if I do get it from the beach, Do I need to let it cure or will it be cured already?