Md. Code Regs. 08.02.05.23 - Bluefin Tuna
A. A person may not
catch, possess, or land bluefin tuna when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration determines that the quota has been attained and closes the fishery in
accordance with 50 CFR 635.
B. A person
may not catch, possess, or land bluefin tuna in violation of the:
(1) Catch limit established in 50 CFR 635 ;
and
(2) Size specifications established
in 50 CFR 635.
C. Before
removing the bluefin tuna caught for recreational purposes from a boat or removing a
boat from the water, a person shall:
(1)
Immediately report to a reporting station designated by the Department;
and
(2) Obtain and affix a tail tag,
provided by the reporting station, between the fifth dorsal finlet and the
keel.
D. A person shall land
bluefin tuna whole.
Notes
Regulation .23 amended as an emergency provision effective March 24, 2000 (27:8 Md. R. 795); amended permanently effective June 26, 2000 (27:12 Md. R. 1138)
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