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FF-53-2009 RE: SPOTTED SEATROUT Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective 12:01 A.M., Monday, October 5, 2009, the following will apply to spotted seatrout: I. SPOTTED SEATROUT RULE SUSPENSION North Carolina Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3M .0504 (a) is suspended. II. MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT A. This proclamation is issued under the authority of N.C.G. S. 113-170.4; 113-170.5; 113-182; 113-221.1; 143B-289.52 and N.C. Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 3H .0103, 3M .0504 and 3M .0512. B. It is unlawful to violate the provisions of any proclamation issued by the Fisheries Director under his delegated authority pursuant to N.C. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3H .0103. C. It is unlawful to possess more than 10 spotted seatrout per person per day taken by hook-and-line or for recreational purposes pursuant to Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3M .0504 (b). D. On September 24, 2009, the Marine Fisheries Commission authorized an interim management measure to ensure the viability of spotted seatrout while the Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan is being developed. E. Dealers have until Monday, October 12, 2009 to sell, offer for sale, transport or have in possession unfrozen spotted seatrout.
September 29, 2009 |