22 Miss. Code. R. 4-07-7.15

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 22-4-07-7.15

All crab traps placed in the marine waters of the State of Mississippi must be equipped with no less than two (2) escape rings positioned on the vertical outside walls of the trap, with at least one (1) ring located in each chamber. Escape rings must have a minimum of 2 and 3/8 inches inside diameter.

A. From April 1 to June 30 and from September 1 to October 31, escape rings may be obstructed for the purposes of retaining peeler or buster crabs.

22 Miss. Code. R. 4-07-7.15

MISS. CODE ANN. § 49-15-11, 49-15-15, 49-15-84

Adopted 5/1/2022