StacksVerified U.S. regulatory reference

50 CFR §665.406

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗
  1. (a)Bottom trawls and bottom set gillnets. Fishing for bottomfish with bottom trawls and bottom set gillnets is prohibited.
  2. (b)Possession of gear. Possession of a bottom trawl and bottom set gillnet by any vessel having a permit under § 665.404 or otherwise established to be fishing for bottomfish in the management subareas is prohibited.
  3. (c)Poisons and explosives. The possession or use of any poisons, explosives, or intoxicating substances for the purpose of harvesting bottomfish is prohibited.