Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part II - FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Subpart B - FISHING
Chapter 63 - GENERAL FISHING REGULATIONS
Section 63.18 - Blue crabs-prohibited acts

Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 63.18

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

In harvesting blue crabs, it is unlawful:

(1) For a person to use more than two pots at one time.

(2) For a person to use an unattended pot for taking blue crabs unless the pot is labeled with the name and address of the owner or user.

(3) For a person other than the owner, user, members of the owner's or user's immediate family and officers and authorized representatives of the Commission to disturb unattended pots used for taking blue crabs under this section.

(4) For a person to possess a female blue crab bearing eggs or from which the egg pouch or bunion has been removed.

The provisions of this § 63.18 issued under 30 Pa.C.S. §§ 101-7314.

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 63.7 (relating to exceptions to limitations on devices).

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