(A) Brood stock may be acquired for aquaculture operations from the waters of the State only in the following manner:

1. (1) Game fish must be taken by hook and line only as described in Section 50-13-10 or by other methods the department may prescribe in the permit issued pursuant to Section 50-18-20.
2. (2) The department may restrict the taking of brood stock in an area where competition or interference with department activities may occur.
3. (3) Daily creel and size limits apply as set forth in this title.
4. (4) The department must be notified as approved by the department in advance of the registration of the boats and location of persons attempting to take brood stock.
5. (5) Only permanent employees or partners of an aquaculture operation may engage in the acquisition of brood stock, and no contractors, subcontractors, or temporary employees may engage in or contract to acquire brood stock.
6. (6) Daily logs showing the number of fish acquired from the waters of the State must be maintained and also must show from which area the fish are harvested.
7. (7) Only farm-reared (cultured) striped bass may be sold for brood stock to permitted persons only.