Section 5.67.035. Methods, means, and general provisions - Shellfish.

	(a)  Unless provided otherwise in 5 AAC 67.022 or by emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, the provisions in this section apply to shellfish sport fishing in the Bristol Bay Area.  
	(b)  The operator of a commercially licensed and registered shrimp fishing vessel who is using the vessel in the sport-fish taking of shrimp during a closed commercial shrimp season or within a closed commercial shrimp district, section, or subsection may not possess more than 500 pounds of shrimp on board the vessel.  
	(c)  Only male crab may be taken.  
	(d)  Until a crab is being processed for human consumption, no person may mutilate or otherwise disfigure the crab in a manner that would prevent the determination of the minimum size restriction.  
	(e)  A person may not take or possess shellfish smaller than the minimum legal size limits set out in 5 AAC 67.020.  
	(f)  The bag and possession limits for sport-harvested shellfish are not in addition to those allowed under subsistence or personal use fishing regulations.  

Authorities

16.05.251

Notes

Authority

AS 16.05.251

History

In effect before 1985; am 5/11/85, Register 94; am 5/29/88, Register 106; am 7/26/90, Register 115; am 6/19/92, Register 122; am 3/24/95, Register 133; am 6/14/2001, Register 158