Code of Alabama
Division 3 - Additional Regulations.
Section 9-12-110 - Size of Mesh of Seines, Nets or Trawls Used for Taking of Saltwater Fish, Baits, Etc.

It shall be unlawful to have in possession or use for the taking of saltwater fish or other seafoods seines, nets or trawls with a mesh of a size other than that prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources of the State of Alabama, where practical, to conform with Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida laws. All measurements of seines, nets and trawls are to be taken from knot to knot after said nets have been tarred and shrunk. The size of the mesh of all seines, nets and trawls and the size of other devices which are used for the sole purpose of taking minnows, shrimp or other baits for use as bait shall conform to the rules and regulations of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources of the State of Alabama.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.

Chapter 12 - Marine Resources.

Article 2 - Seafoods.

Division 3 - Additional Regulations.

Section 9-12-110 - Size of Mesh of Seines, Nets or Trawls Used for Taking of Saltwater Fish, Baits, Etc.

Section 9-12-111 - Lengths or Widths of Seines, Nets, and Trawls.

Section 9-12-112 - Garfish Taken to Be Killed Before Returning to Waters.

Section 9-12-113 - Licenses or Permits for Commercial Fishing; Net or Seine Permits.

Section 9-12-113.1 - Selling, Buying, Trading, or Bartering Certain Saltwater Game Fish Prohibited.

Section 9-12-115 - Reports of Seafood Dealers.

Section 9-12-115.1 - Landing and Reporting Requirements for Certain Saltwater Finfish and Other Seafood Products.

Section 9-12-116 - Refusal to Open Place of Business or Boat for Inspection; Agreement, Conspiracy, etc., to Evade Provisions of Article, Etc.

Section 9-12-117 - Possession, Operation or Use of Illegal Tackle, Illegal Fishing Devices or Unlicensed Boats or Vessels.

Section 9-12-118 - Issuance of Licenses - Persons Authorized; Record.

Section 9-12-119 - Issuance of Licenses - Fees of Issuing Authorities.

Section 9-12-120 - Disposition of Proceeds From Sale of Licenses and Fees.

Section 9-12-121 - Violations.

Section 9-12-122 - Penalty for Commercial Shrimp Trawling in Waters Closed to Commercial Shrimping by Law or Regulation; Confiscation and Forfeiture of Trawls.

Section 9-12-123 - License for Use of Gill Net.

Section 9-12-123.1 - Hardship Gill Net Licenses; Renewal and Transfer.

Section 9-12-124 - "Crab Catcher" License for Use of More Than Five Crab Traps; Rules and Regulations.

Section 9-12-125 - Licenses for Selling, Brokering, Processing, etc., Fresh or Frozen Seafood.

Section 9-12-126 - Inspection of Oyster Beds; Closure Order; Relay of Oysters From Closed Areas; Promulgation of Rules; Penalty; Enforcement.