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16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 773 et seq., and 16 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.
61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
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Nomenclature changes to part 660 appear at 67 FR 65906, Oct. 29, 2002, 88 FR 81358, Nov. 22, 2023.
At 88 FR 83859, Dec. 1, 2023, Subpart G was amended by revising all references to “Cordell Banks” to read “Cordell Bank” however, the amendment could not be incorporated because the term did not exist.
These prohibitions are specific to the recreational fisheries. General groundfish prohibitions are found at § 660.12, subpart C. In addition to the general groundfish prohibitions specified in § 600.12, subpart C, of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Sell, offer to sell, or purchase any groundfish taken in the course of recreational groundfish fishing.
(b) Use fishing gear other than hook-and-line or spear for recreational fishing.