Guam § 63606 - Fishing Nets: Net Size.
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§ 63606. Fishing Nets: Net Size.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use net (other than small hand nets) with a stretched mesh of less
than one and one-half inches (1½”), provided, however, that:
(a) Persons catching live fish for aquarium purposes may obtain permits from the Director of
Agriculture for the use of small mesh nets to capture aquarium type of fish only. For purposes of this
regulation, the manahak (rabbitfish), ti’ao (juvenile goatfish), i’e’ (juvenile crangid) and aguas
(juvenile mullet) are not considered aquarium type fishes. A small hand net is defined as a framed net,
usually with a handle attached and the greatest frame opening not exceeding twelve inches.
(b) Persons engaging in tuna fishing may apply for permits from the Director of Agriculture to
capture live bait fish such as minnow (spratelloides), ginyo (atherinidae), fadya (engraulidae) and
other suitable bait fish, but will not include the aguas, ti’ao, i’e’ and manahak.
(c) That the above provisions stipulated in items (a) and (b) are not applicable in any areas
designated as conservation areas where the taking of all seasonal fishes are prohibited.
This restriction shall not apply to traditional methods when used for the taking of such seasonal juveniles
as rabbitfish (manahak), skipjack (i’e’), goatfish (ti’ao), herring (menis) and mullet (aguas).
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63606
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63606 cover?
Section 63606 ("Fishing Nets: Net Size.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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