(a) In the Eastern Gulf of Alaska Area, a vessel fishing for groundfish with dinglebar troll gear must display the letter "D" and a vessel fishing for groundfish with mechanical jigging machines must display the letter "M"
- (1) on both sides of the hull, cabin, or mast;
- (2) in symbols at least 12 inches high and one inch wide that contrast with the background;
- (3) in a manner that leaves the letter plainly visible and unobscured; and
- (4) at all times when fishing with or transporting fish taken with dinglebar troll gear or mechanical jigging machines.
- (b) Repealed 7/14/2000.
(c) A person may not operate a vessel that is displaying
- (1) more than one letter required under (a) of this section at any time;
- (2) any letter required under (a) of this section when the vessel is being used to fish for salmon.
(Eff. 4/15/94, Register 130; am 7/14/2000, Register 155)