Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department is authorized to promulgate regulations establishing the open season for the taking of nongame fish with nets in the fresh waters of this State. Any regulations promulgated shall specify those waters in which nongame fish may be taken with nets, which species may be taken, the open season for such taking, any special schedules, and any necessary restrictions including specifications as to what types and mesh size nets shall be permissible.

The provisions of this section shall not affect shad, herring, or sturgeon.

HISTORY: 1975 (59) 126; 1980 Act No. 324, Section 2; 1984 Act No. 322, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2000 Act No. 245, Section 18.