15A NCAC 03M .0510     AMERICAN EEL

(a)  It shall be unlawful to possess, sell, or take American eels less than nine inches in length.

(b)  It shall be unlawful to possess more than 25 American eels per person per day for recreational purposes, except the master and each mate of for-hire vessels that hold a valid for-hire license may possess 50 eels each per day.

(c)  It shall be unlawful to possess American eels from September 1 through December 31, except when taken by baited pots.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 143B-289.52;

Eff. July 1, 1993;

Temporary Amendment Eff. August 1, 2000;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2015; April 1, 2001;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2019.