1. (1) When the inside waters of the State of Alabama, as defined by rule 220-3-.04, are closed to the recreational and commercial taking of shrimp, the following waters will be open for the recreational and commercial taking of live saltwater bait.

   1. (a) The area from the shoreline east of the Gulf Shores Marina at Ft Morgan due north one-half nautical mile, then due west for one nautical mile, then due south to the shoreline on west side of the Ft. Morgan boat ramp. The area is defined by the following corner points:-+

      NW 30°-14.500’N, 088°-01.100’W
      NE 30°-14.500’N, 087°-59.600’W
      SW 30°-13.900’N, 088°-01.100’W
      SE 30°-13.970’N, 087°-59.600’W

2. (2) “Live Saltwater Bait” is defined as any aquatic animal which is used or may be used for any fishery within the jurisdiction of the Marine Resources Division as defined by rule 220-2-.42. This includes, but is not limited to, fish, shrimp, and crabs.

Author: N. Gunter Guy, Jr.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-2-4, 9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12, 9-2-49, 9-12-54.1, 9-12-54.4, 9-12-54.6.

Penalty: As provided by law.

History: New Rule (PE): Filed March 20, 2017; effective March 20, 2017.