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16 U.S.C. § 973k - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 16. Conservation § 973k. Closed Area stowage requirements

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

At all times while a vessel is in a Closed Area, the fishing gear of the vessel shall be stowed in such a manner as not to be readily available for fishing. In particular, the boom shall be lowered as far as possible so that the vessel cannot be used for fishing, but so that the skiff is accessible for use in emergency situations; the helicopter, if any, shall be tied down; and launches shall be secured.

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