Marking of Dive Gear
Effective May 8, 2026MGL c. 130, §§ 2, 17A, 80 and 104 16 U.S.C. 1856(a)(2)Division of Marine Fisheries
- (1) Dive Fishing for Lobsters. Any person authorized to take lobster by dive gear, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 130, §§ 37, 38 or 80, and 322 CMR 7.01(2): Commercial Fisherman Permits or (4): Special Permits, shall mark a floating marker, described at M.G.L. c. 130, § 38A so as to display the permit number assigned by the Director. The permit numbers shall be not less than three inches in height nor less than ½ inch in thickness or width of line.
- (2) Marking of SCUBA Air Tanks. Any person authorized to take lobster by dive gear, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 130, §§ 37, 38 or 80, and 322 CMR 7.01(2): Commercial Fisherman Permits or (4): Special Permits, that is using SCUBA gear shall mark the air tank(s) of the diver to display the permit number assigned by the Director. The permit numbers shall be not less than three inches in height nor less than ½ inch in thickness or width of line.