13-188 C.M.R. ch. 55, § 02 - Pound Net and Fish Weir Fishing Provisions

1. It is unlawful to remove fish from a pound net or fish weir gear that is not permanently marked with a Commercial Pelagic and Anadromous or Commercial Menhaden License-holder's name and DMR landings number.

2. Pound net or fish weir gear markings must be legible and clearly visible for inspection at all times.

3. Pound net or fish weir gear used under a Commercial Menhaden License must be marked with a single license-holder's name and DMR landings number for the duration of the license year.

4. It is unlawful for a person, other than the license-holder whose name and DMR landings number is marked on the pound net for fish weir gear, to remove fish from the pound net or fish weir gear.

5. Pound nets shall be set in a manner whereas the net leader is at no time within the intertidal zone.

6. Pound nets and fish weirs shall be tended and any non-retainable bycatch released every 24 hours.

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13-188 C.M.R. ch. 55, § 02