322 CMR, § 6.25 - Lobster Landing Window

(1) Definition.

To Land means to transfer the catch of any lobster from any vessel onto any land or dock, pier, wharf, or other artificial structure.

(2) It is unlawful during the period February 1st through April 30th, for commercial fishermen to land from 8:00 P.M. through 6:00 A.M. any lobsters caught with nets, pots, or any other fishing gear capable of catching lobster.

Notes

322 CMR, § 6.25
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1324, eff. 10/21/2016. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1336, eff. 4/7/2017. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1363, eff. 4/20/2018. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1416, eff. 5/1/2020. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1469, eff. 5/13/2022. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1520, eff. 4/26/2024. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1547, eff. 5/9/2025.

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