15A NCAC 03M .0101. MUTILATED FINFISH

It is unlawful to possess aboard a vessel or while engaged in fishing from the shore or a pier any species of finfish that is subject to a size or harvest restriction without having head and tail attached, except:

(1)           mullet when used for bait;

(2)           blueback herring, hickory shad and alewife when used for bait provided that not more than two fish per boat or fishing operation may be cut for bait at any one time; and

(3)           tuna possessed in a commercial fishing operation as provided in 15A NCAC 03M .0520.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑182; 143B‑289.52;

Eff. January 1, 1991;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1991;

Temporary Amendment Eff. May 1, 2001;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2011; July 1, 2006; August 1, 2002.