FF- 40-2001

PROCLAMATION

RE: RED DRUM - COMMERCIAL and RECREATIONAL FISHING OPERATONS

Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 12:01 A.M., Monday, June 18, 2001, the following gear restrictions will apply to the taking of red drum (channel bass) in commercial and recreational fishing operations:

I. GEAR RESTRICTIONS

It is unlawful to take or possess red drum taken by gigs, gaffs or spears.

II. GENERAL INFORMATION

A) This proclamation is issued under the authority of G.S. 113-182; 113-221(e); 143B-289.52; and N.C. Marine Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 3H .0103 and 3M .0501.

B) It is unlawful to violate the provisions of any proclamation issued by the Fisheries Director under his delegated authority per 15A NCAC 3H .0103.

C) This action is being taken to prevent a directed fishery for red drum in compliance with the North Carolina Red Drum Fishery Management Plan.

June 13, 2001

9:30 A.M.

FF-40-2001

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