HMS permit holders must abide by all applicable Federal regulations, regardless of where fishing occurs, including in state waters. However, when fishing in the waters of a state with more restrictive regulations, vessels must abide by the more restrictive state regulations.
QuoteHMS permit holders must abide by all applicable Federal regulations, regardless of where fishing occurs, including in state waters. However, when fishing in the waters of a state with more restrictive regulations, vessels must abide by the more restrictive state regulations.This is right from the NMF Atlantic Shark Recreational Fishery Regulations. I interpret this to mean that no matter where you are you must abide by the Federal Guidelines and when in State Waters you must abide by the Federal Guidelines at a minimum or the State Regulations if they are more stringent. So, that would mean that currently Brown Sharks would be on the Mandatory Release List no matter what waters you are in!I agree it is very confusing and they need to clarify this.
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