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DE HB240
Bill
Status
Passed
6/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
William Carson
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AI Summary
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Amends § 925 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code to specify that electric lights are illegal only for commercial fishing, not recreational fishing.
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Maintains exceptions for electric lights required by the U.S. Coast Guard and lights used for illumination or visual purposes.
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Allows recreational fishers to use electric lights to target invasive finfish species such as snakeheads at night.
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Preserves the original ban on electric lights for commercial fishing purposes to control harvest levels.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning Game And Fish.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/24/2014
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources & Environmental Control5/14/2014
Natural Resources1/29/2014
Full Bill Text
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