50 CFR § 622.220-622.227 - Coral, Coral Reefs, and Live/Hard Bottom Habitats of the South Atlantic Region. Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 2013 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries. Long titleCode of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries - Chapter VI - Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce - Part 622, Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic - Subpart K - Coral, Coral Reefs, and Live/Hard Bottom Habitats of the South Atlantic Region (50 CFR - Chapter VI - Part 622 - Subpart K - § 622.220-622.227). Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Seasons Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Coral Offences/penalties Aquatic animals Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Subpart K of Part 622 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides rules for fishing in a coral area and for the taking of aquacultured of wild live rock. The purpose of Part 622 is to implement the Fisheries Management Plans prepared under the Magnuson-Stevens Act by Fishery Management Councils. The taking of coral for other than scientific purposes is prohibited. Requirements concern record-keeping, permits, use of gear and sale and purchase of live rock. The Regulations also concern adjustment of management measures by the Regional Administrator (RA). Appropriate Florida permits and endorsements are required for the following activities, without regard to whether they involve activities in the EEZ or Florida’s waters: (i) Landing in Florida fish or other marine organisms taken with an allowable chemical in a coral area. (ii) Landing allowable octocoral in Florida. (iii) Landing live rock in Florida. Full text English Website www.ecfr.gov