1. (a) Gear Restrictions. It is unlawful while taking or attempting to take oysters for pay or the purpose of sale, barter, or exchange or any other commercial purpose to:

   1. (1) use more than one dredge;
   2. (2) use a dredge which exceeds 48 inches in width and a two-barrel capacity;
   3. (3) have more than one dredge connected in any manner to a winch, chain or other lifting device during the open public season; or
   4. (4) have on board any dredge(s), other than the one connected to a winch, chain, or other lifting device, unless secured below deck, to or on the wheelhouse, or to the deck in such a manner as to not be readily accessible for use.

2. (b) Possession Limits. It is unlawful while taking or attempting to take oysters for pay or the purpose of sale, barter, or exchange or any other commercial purpose to have on board any licensed commercial oyster boat:

   1. (1) more than 50 barrels of culled oysters of legal size; or
   2. (2) more than two barrels of unculled oysters while on the reef.
3. (c) Reporting requirements. A dealer who purchases or receives oysters directly from any person other than a licensed dealer must file a report with the department each month as prescribed under Parks and Wildlife Code, §66.019(c).

Source Note:The provisions of this §58.22 adopted to be effective October 3, 1996, 21 TexReg 9172.