| This bill requires all baitfish traps, baitfish holding boxes |
and associated buoys to be labeled with the owner's name, address |
and current telephone number. The bill establishes minimum size |
and reflective coating requirements for all buoys. The bill also |
establishes the minimum distance baitfish traps and baitfish |
boxes may be located from public and private boat launches, |
docks, wharfs, moorings, bridges and trestles. In addition, the |
bill prohibits the placement of a baitfish trap or baitfish |
holding box in a channel or within 50 feet of the edge of the |
channel. The bill also prohibits the placement of a baitfish |
trap or holding box within 50 feet of another baitfish trap or |
baitfish holding box. |