Current through May 31, 2024
Section 622.250 - Restrictions on sale/purchase(a) A female golden crab in or from the South Atlantic EEZ may not be sold or purchased.(b) A golden crab harvested in the South Atlantic EEZ on board a vessel that does not have a valid commercial permit for golden crab, as required under §622.240(a), may not be sold or purchased.(c) A golden crab harvested in or from the EEZ or adjoining state waters by a vessel that has a valid commercial vessel permit for South Atlantic golden crab may be sold or transferred only to a dealer who has a valid Gulf and South Atlantic dealer permit, as required under §622.240(b)(1).(d) A golden crab harvested in or from the EEZ may be first received by a dealer who has a valid Gulf and South Atlantic dealer permit, as required under §622.240(b)(1), only from a vessel that has a valid commercial vessel permit for golden crab.78 FR 22952, 4/17/2013, as amended at 79 FR 19496, 4/9/2014