§6140-A. Atlantic salmon; method of fishing; season
Unless more restrictive rules are adopted by the commission, the following restrictions apply to methods of fishing and the
season for Atlantic salmon. [2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW).]
1.Catch and release only. All fishing for Atlantic salmon is catch and release, except for Atlantic salmon lawfully raised by means of aquaculture.
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2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW)
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2.Method of fishing. A person may not fish for Atlantic salmon in waters of the State by any means other than hook and line with an unweighted
artificial fly.
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2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW)
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3.Closed season. A person may not fish for Atlantic salmon from waters of the State by any means from October 16th to April 30th.
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2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW)
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4.Open season. The commission, after consultation with and advice from the Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat Advisory Council, may establish
by rule an open season during which a person may fish for Atlantic salmon. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
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2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW)
.]
SECTION HISTORY
2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW).
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