Collections
Mississippi Administrative Code

Chapter 7

22 Miss. Code R. 4-7

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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES

7.1All crab traps placed in or on the marine waters of the State of Mississippi must utilize 7.2All crab traps or pots placed in the marine waters of the state of Mississippi must be 7.3It is unlawful to fail to mark each crab trap float with the corresponding commercial or 7.4Recreational crab fisherman must mark each trap or pot with the owner's name in such a 7.5All resident recreational crab fisherman utilizing traps or pots must possess a valid 7.6All non-resident recreational crab fishermen utilizing traps or pots must possess a valid 7.7The recreational crab license shall be valid in all Mississippi waters South of Interstate 7.8It is unlawful for a recreational crab fisherman to fish in excess of six (6) crab traps or 7.9It is unlawful to place or cause to be placed any crab trap or pot in any marked channel 7.10It is unlawful to attach any buoy or float to any crab trap or pot with materials other 7.11Buoys shall be attached to crab traps by use of a weighted line or non-floating line 7.12It is unlawful to place any crab trap or pot in any navigable waterway in such a manner 7.13It is unlawful to remove crabs from crab traps or pots that are not specifically licensed 7.14It is unlawful to remove crab traps from the water or remove crabs from crab traps 7.15All crab traps placed in the marine waters of the State of Mississippi must be equipped