15A N.C. Admin. Code 3M.0510

Current through Register Vol. 38, No. 24, June 17, 2024

Section 03M .0510 - AMERICAN EEL

(a) It shall be unlawful to possess, sell, or take American eels less than nine inches in length.

(b) It shall be unlawful to possess more than 25 American eels per person per day for recreational purposes, except the master and each mate of for-hire vessels that hold a valid for-hire license may possess 50 eels each per day.

(c) It shall be unlawful to possess American eels from September 1 through December 31, except when taken by baited pots.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 03M .0510

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 143B-289.52;
Eff. July 1, 1993;
Temporary Amendment Eff. August 1, 2000;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2015; April 1, 2001;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2019.

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 143B-289.52;
Eff. 7/1/1993;
Temporary Amendment Eff. 8/1/2000;
Amended Eff. 4/1/2001.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 29, Issue 23, June 1, 2015 effective 5/1/2015.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 33, Issue 17, March 1, 2019 effective 4/1/2019.