Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6262, MARKING OF FISH NETS, pt. 6262.3100 - REQUIRED MARKING OF FISH NETS

Fish nets, including minnow seines used by minnow dealers, must be marked, as provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 97C.351, as follows:

A. pound nets must be marked on the top rope of the back side of the pound or crib;

B. fyke nets must be marked on the top side of the end hoop opposite the lead;

C. hoop nets must be marked on the top side of an end hoop;

D. seines must be marked on one end of the float line near the first float; and

E. gill nets must be marked on one end of the float line near the first float. One end of the gill net must have a pole, stake, or buoy projecting at least two feet above the surface of the water or ice.

Tags for marking nets must be of a minimum size of 2-1/2 inches by five-eighths inch and must be provided by the owner or operator of the nets.

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Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6262, MARKING OF FISH NETS, pt. 6262.3100

18 SR 83

Statutory Authority: MS s 97C.351