Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.115

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

Section 220-2-.115 - Snagging Fish

(1) For the purpose of this regulation, "snagging" shall be defined as the taking or attempted taking of fish by pulling either a single or group of hooks through the water in any manner which increases the likelihood of impaling fish in body regions other than the mouth.

(2) It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take fish by snagging on all waters of the Tennessee River or its impoundments.

(3) It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take fish by snagging within 800 feet of any dam on the Coosa River or its impoundments.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.115

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 05, February 27, 2015, eff. 3/19/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2017, eff. 3/13/2017.

Author: N. Gunter Guy, Jr.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12.