Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-3-.46

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 220-3-.46 - Open Season For Gulf Reef Fish Species

(1) During such period of time that the federal waters (adjoining Alabama waters) are open to the recreational harvest of a Gulf Reef Fish species, the recreational harvest of that Gulf Reef Fish species shall also be open in Alabama waters. Otherwise, when the federal waters are closed to the harvest of a Gulf Reef Fish species Alabama waters will also be closed to harvest of that species.

(2) Gulf Reef Fish shall be defined as the fish listed in 50 CFR Part 622 Table 3 of Appendix A and include, but are not limited to, the following species: Grey Triggerfish, Greater Amberjack, Almaco Jack, Lesser Amberjack, Banded Rudderfish, Hogfish Red Snapper, Grey Snapper, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Cubera Snapper, Dog Snapper, Mahogany Snapper, Silk Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Schoolmaster, Yellowtail Snapper, Queen Snapper, Blackfin Snapper, Goldface Tilefish, Blackline Tilefish, Anchor Tilefish, Blueline Tilefish, Tilefish, Rock Hind, Speckled Hind, Yellowedge Grouper, Red Hind, Red Grouper, Misty Grouper, Warsaw Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Black Grouper, Yellowmouth Grouper, Gag Grouper, Scamp and Yellowfin Grouper.

New Rule (PE): Filed March 21, 2000; effective March 21, 2000. Amended (PE): Filed July 10, 2001; effective July 10, 2001. Amended (PE): Filed July 1, 2008; effective July 1, 2008. Amended (PE): Filed March 23, 2010; effective March 23, 2010.

Author: Riley Boykin Smith

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-2-4, 9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12.