(A) In the Lower Santee River and Cooper River systems from June first to September thirtieth, it is unlawful to possess any striped bass. Any striped bass taken must be returned immediately to the waters from whence it came.
(B) In the Lower Santee River and Cooper River systems from October first through May thirty-first, it is unlawful to take or possess more than three striped bass per day.
(C) In the Lower Santee River and Cooper River systems from October first through May thirty-first, it is unlawful to take or possess a striped bass less than twenty-six inches in total length.
(D) Striped bass must be landed with head and tail fin intact.
(E) The Department of Natural Resources shall make recommendations, after study, on any needed modification to the restrictions in this section before January 1, 2015.