Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.103

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 220-2-.103 - Waters Open To The Taking Of Freshwater Mussels For Commercial Purposes

Unless specifically prohibited otherwise, the following waters shall be open to the otherwise legal taking of freshwater mussels for commercial purposes:

(1) Coosa River from Jordan Dam upstream to the Alabama-Georgia State line.

(2) Alabama River from the mouth to the confluence of Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers with the exception of the Cahaba River.

(3) Tombigbee River from mouth to U.S. Interstate 59.

(4) Black Warrior River from mouth to U.S. Interstate 59.

(5) Tennessee River and its impoundments with the exception of restricted areas.

It shall be unlawful to take freshwater mussels for commercial purposes from any other waters of the State of Alabama.

Author: James D. Martin

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.103

Effective August 20, 1992. Amended: Filed September 13, 1995; effective October 19, 1995.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-11-371, 9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12.

PENALTY: As provided by law.