Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-3-.53

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

Section 220-3-.53 - Open Season/Area For The Taking Of Live Saltwater Bait - Point Clear Area

(1) During such times that these and adjacent waters are closed to the recreational and commercial taking of shrimp. the following waters shall be open exclusively to the commercial and recreational taking of live saltwater bait:

Beginning at a point on land at the southern entrance to the marina at Great Point Clear (30-29.195N,087-56.072W) then southwestwardly to the charted position of Point Clear light #4, then running southeastwardly to a point on land at the end of Zundel Road (30-28.416N, 087-55.263W).

(2) "Live saltwater bait" is defined as any aquatic animal which is used or may be used as bait for any fishery within the jurisdiction of the Marine Resources Division as defined by Rule 220-2-.42. This includes but is not limited to fish, shrimp, and crabs.

(3) The penalty for the violation of this regulation shall be as provided for in § 9-12-54.7, Code of Ala. 1975, as amended by Act No. 2000-737, Acts of Alabama.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-3-.53

New Rule (PE): Filed March 21, 2001; effective March 21, 2001. Amended (PE): Filed March 23, 2010; effective March 23, 2010. Amended: Filed June 15, 2012; effective July 20, 2012.

Author: M. Barnett Lawley

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-12-54.6, as amended by Act No. 2000-737, Acts of Alabama.

PENALTY: As provided by in § 9-12-54.7, Code of Ala. 1975, as amended by Act No. 2000-737, Acts of Alabama.