Ohio Admin. Code 1501:31-3-10 - Limitations on size of mesh of fishing devices
Under authority of sections 1531.08, 1533.49, and 1533.62 of the Revised Code, the chief of the division of wildlife hereby orders that:
(A) The meshes of the back of the crib or car
of all crib nets, fyke nets, or trap nets used in fishing in this state shall
measure not less than one-quarter inch nor more than four inches as found in
use or possession measured on the bar. Such meshes shall extend from the top to
the bottom of the crib or car of the nets.
(B) It shall be unlawful to use or possess in
the inland and lake Erie fishing districts seines, as described in section
1533.62 of the Revised Code,
with twine composed of less than four-inch mesh, measured on the bar,
throughout the wings.
(C) Each
net, measurements of which do not comply with this rule, constitutes a separate
offense and is a public nuisance. Such nets, or parts thereof, may be seized
and held for evidence, or for forfeiture proceedings as provided in section
1531.20 of the Revised Code.
(D) All provisions in sections
1533.49 and
1533.62 of the Revised Code not
mentioned in or modified by this rule shall remain in effect.
(E) A violation of this rule is a violation
of sections 1533.49 and
1533.62 of the Revised Code.
(F) All definitions set forth in
rule 1501:31-1-02 of the
Administrative Code shall apply to this rule.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1531.08, 1533.49, 1533.69
Rule Amplifies: 1531.08, 1533.49, 1533.69
Prior Effective Dates: 06/01/1986, 09/15/1987, 05/19/1995, 04/28/1998
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1531.08, 1533.49, 1533.69
Rule Amplifies: 1531.08, 1533.49, 1533.69
Prior Effective Dates: 06/01/1986, 09/15/1987, 05/19/1995, 04/28/1998
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