Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-3-.49

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

Section 220-3-.49 - Closed Season For The Taking Of Live Saltwater Bait

(1) During such period of time that all or any portion of the area in Mobile Bay north of a line beginning at the northern shore of East Fowl River running along the northern edge of the Fowl River Channel to Marker #2 in the Fowl River Channel, then southeasterly to Middle Bay Light and then northeasterly to Great Point Clear is closed to commercial shrimping, that closed area shall also be closed to the taking of live saltwater bait by licensed live saltwater bait catchers, unless otherwise provided by law; provided that, when the closed area is opened to commercial shrimping, that area shall also be open to licensed live saltwater bait catchers; except portions of the area defined above may be opened to the taking of live saltwater bait by licensed live saltwater bait catchers who possess a special permit issued by the Marine Resources Division.

(2) The Marine Resources Division may issue a written permit to licensed live saltwater bait catchers allowing the taking of live saltwater bait in areas closed to commercial shrimping; provided such permit defines the area to be opened to such activity and allows no more than one permit per licensed year per vessel allowed under Section 9-12-54.1 Permit must be onboard the vessel and in the operators possession whenever taking or attempting to take live saltwater bait as allowed by the permit. Permits shall be revoked for failure to comply with the terms thereof.

(3) "Live saltwater bait" is defined as any aquatic animal which is used or may be used as bait for any fishery within the jurisdiction of the Marine Resources Division as defined by Rule 220-2-.42. This includes but is not limited to fish, shrimp, and crabs.

(4) The penalty for the violation of this regulation shall be as provided for in § 9-12-54.6, Code of Ala. 1975.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-3-.49

New Rule (PE): Filed May 31, 2000; effective June 1, 2000. Amended (PE): Filed July 5, 2000; effective July 6, 2000. Amended (PE): Filed May 1, 2008; effective May 1, 2008. Amended (PE): Filed July 24, 2008; effective July 24, 2008. Amended (PE): Filed September 23, 2008; effective September 23, 2008.

Author: Riley Boykin Smith

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-12-54.1, 9-12-54.4, 9-12-54.6.