Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS
§6440. Closed periods
It is unlawful to raise or haul any lobster trap: [2001, c. 123, §1 (AMD).]
1.Summer. During the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise from June 1st to October 31st, both days inclusive;
and
[
2001, c. 123, §1 (AMD)
.]
2.Weekends. During the period from 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Saturday, to 1/2 hour before sunrise the following Monday morning
from June 1st to August 31st, both days inclusive, except that it is lawful to raise or haul traps during this period if a
hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for any coastal waters of the State.
[
2001, c. 123, §1 (AMD)
.]
SECTION HISTORY
1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).
1991, c. 678, (AMD).
1999, c. 790, §E1 (AMD).
2001, c. 123, §1 (AMD).
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