(A) This article governs specific anadromous and catadromous fisheries in both freshwaters and salt waters.
(B) The department may restrict the number of nets for taking shad, herring, or sturgeon in any body of water where the numbers of nets or fishermen must be limited due to statutory limitations on placement of nets, to prevent congestion of nets or watercraft, or for conservation purposes. The department may grant permits to licensed commercial saltwater fishermen for this purpose. Permits may be limited in number and may be conditioned so as to designate areas, size and take limits, hours, type and amount of equipment, and catch reporting requirements.
(C) A person taking or attempting to take shad, herring, or sturgeon in the waters of this State with commercial equipment must obtain a commercial saltwater fishing license and commercial equipment license required under this chapter and any related permits.
(D) It is unlawful to take or attempt to take shad, herring, or sturgeon with commercial equipment without obtaining the required fishing licenses or permits. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.