Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries |
Chapter VI - Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce |
Part 660 - Fisheries off West Coast States |
Subpart D - West Coast Groundfish - Limited Entry Trawl Fisheries |
§ 660.44 - Lobster size and condition restrictions—Permit Area 2.
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(a) Only spiny lobsters with a carapace length of 8.26 cm or greater may be retained (see Figure 3 of this subpart).
(b) Any lobster with a punctured or mutilated body, or a separated carapace and tail, may not be retained.
(c) A female lobster of any size may not be retained if it is carrying eggs externally. Eggs may not be removed from female lobsters.