New Jersey § 23:9-14
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 23:9-14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23:9-14.
No person shall use eelpots and fyke nets, each without wings, in the Delaware river,
above or below Trenton falls, during any period which shall be prescribed in the State
Fish and Game Code, or if no such period is so prescribed then from June 1 to July
1, in each year, both dates inclusive, but it shall be lawful to use eelpots and fyke
nets, each without wings, during any period which shall be prescribed in the State
Fish and Game Code, or if no such period is so prescribed then from July 1 to May
31, both dates inclusive, in each year, for the purpose of catching carp, catfish,
eels and suckers only. All other species of fish which may be caught in said nets must be returned unharmed
immediately to the waters from which taken; provided, that the entrance of said eelpot
or fyke net shall not be more than of such diameter and the outside diameter thereof
shall not be more than of such dimensions as shall be prescribed in the State Fish
and Game Code, or if no such dimensions are so prescribed then that the entrance of
said eelpot or fyke net shall not be more than 6 inches in diameter and the outside
diameter not more than 30 inches. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a
fine of $20.00, together with a forfeiture of all nets, boats and other appliances
used.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 23:9-14
What does New Jersey Statutes § 23:9-14 cover?
Section 23:9-14 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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