Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-3-.63

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

Section 220-3-.63 - Closed Season For The Taking Of Live Saltwater Bait - Grand Bay/Bayou La Batre Area

(1) Effective 6:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2002, the following waters, temporarily closed to commercial shrimping, shall be closed to the taking of live saltwater bait by licensed live saltwater bait catchers:

All waters in Mississippi Sound north of a line beginning at the Mississippi State Line running east to the eastern tip of the South Rigolets (30°21.120'N, 88°23.490'W) then northeast to the southern tip of Point aux Pins (30°22.271'N, 88°18.888'W) then southeast to the charted position of Marker #19 in the Bayou La Batre Ship Channel and then southeast to the southern tip of Coffee Island (30°19.423'N, 88°15.331'W). Waters will reopen to bait catchers when they open to commercial shrimping.

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

Author: Richard C. Liles

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-3-.63

New Rule (PE): Filed September 20, 2002; effective September 23, 2002.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-21-54.1, 9-12-54.4, 9-12-54.6.

PENALTY: As provided for in § 9-12-54.6, Code of Ala. 1975.