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DE HB240

Bill

Status

Passed

6/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends § 925 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code to specify that electric lights are illegal only for commercial fishing, not recreational fishing.

  • Maintains exceptions for electric lights required by the U.S. Coast Guard and lights used for illumination or visual purposes.

  • Allows recreational fishers to use electric lights to target invasive finfish species such as snakeheads at night.

  • 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

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