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| 2. Purposes of fund.__The commissioner shall use the fund for | | research and management programs for the green crab fishery. |
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| | | 3. Source of revenue.__In addition to the fees derived from | | the commercial green crab license, the fund may receive money | | from any source for the purposes described in subsection 2. |
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| | | §6810.__Method of fishing |
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| | | 1. Authorized traps.__It is unlawful to fish for green crabs | | under a license issued pursuant to subsection 6808 with traps not | | authorized by the commissioner. |
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| | | 2. Trap design; rules.__The commissioner shall establish | | authorized green crab trap designs by rule.__Rules adopted by the | | commissioner pursuant to this subsection are routine technical | | rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. |
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| | | This bill establishes a new license that allows an individual | | to fish for green crabs. Currently, only individuals who possess | | a lobster and crab fishing license may legally fish for crabs. | | This bill prohibits fishing for green crabs except with gear | | approved by the Commissioner of Marine Resources. |
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| | | This bill also establishes a dedicated fund into which | | revenues from the sale of green crab fishing licenses would be | | deposited. |
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