American Samoa § 24.0311 - Drift gillnet fishing prohibited.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 24.0311 — Drift gillnet fishing prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24.0311. Drift gillnet fishing prohibited.
It is unlawful for: (1) any person to engage in drift gillnet fishing within the Territorial waters of American Samoa; (2) any person to sell or offer for sale any nets to be used for drift gillnet fishing; (3) any person to sell or offer for sale any fish taken from the Territorial waters of American Samoa by drift gillnet fishing; (4) any fish processor to process or otherwise possess any fish taken by drift gillnet fishing; (5) any fishing vessel engaged in drift gillnet fishing or any companion to fuel or escort vessels that assist or may assist in refueling a drift gillnet vessel covered by this section to fuel or otherwise stop at any of the ports of American Samoa, except in the event of emergency; (6) any person to sell or offer for sale fuel to any vessel engaged in drift gillnet fishing.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 24.0311
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 24.0311 cover?
Section 24.0311 ("Drift gillnet fishing prohibited.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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