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Fisheries of West Coast States - Subpart G — West Coast Groundfish — Recreational Fisheries (50 CFR 660.350-660.360).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Inspection Data collection/reporting Protected fishing area Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Subpart of Part 660 of Title 50 of the Federal Code of Regulations covers the Pacific Coast Groundfish recreational fishery. Prohibitions specified by it are specific to the recreational fisheries. General groundfish prohibitions are found at §660.12, subpart C. In addition to the general prohibitions, it is unlawful for any person to: (a) Sell, offer to sell, or purchase any groundfish taken in the course of recreational groundfish fishing. (b) Use fishing gear other than hook-and-line or spear for recreational fishing. Restrictions for recreational fishery concern, among other things: gear, fishing in conservation areas (including Essential Fish Habitat Conservation Areas), bag limits, seasons.

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