LD 232
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Page 1 of 2 An Act to Regulate the Marking and Placement of Baitfish Traps, Baitfish Holdin... LD 232 Title Page
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LR 231
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SUMMARY

 
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.


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