The provisions of this article shall apply to the use of nongame fishing devices and the taking of nongame fish in the freshwaters of this State, which shall include all waters inland of the saltwater-freshwater dividing lines on the coastal rivers as established in Section 50-17-30.

The provisions of this article shall not apply to shad or herring where otherwise provided by law.

HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1982 Act No. 461, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181,Section 1263.