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50 CFR §622.441

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All size limits in this section are minimum size limits unless specified otherwise. A fish not in compliance with its size limit in or from the EEZ around Puerto Rico may not be possessed, sold, or purchased, and must be released immediately with a minimum of harm. The operator of a vessel that fishes in the EEZ around Puerto Rico is responsible for ensuring that all species on board are in compliance with the size limits specified in this section. See § 622.10 regarding requirements for landing fish intact. See § 622.445(c)(2) regarding requirements for landing spiny lobster intact.
  1. (a)Reef fish.
    1. (1)Yellowtail snapper—12 inches (30.5 cm), TL.
    2. (2)[Reserved]
  2. (b)Pelagic fish.
    1. (1)Dolphinfish—24 inches (61.0 cm), FL.
    2. (2)Wahoo—32 inches (81.3 cm), FL.
  3. (c)Spiny lobster. 3.5 inches (8.9 cm), carapace length.