(a) Gear Restrictions. It is unlawful while taking or attempting to take oysters for personal use to:
- (1) use a dredge that exceeds 14 inches in width; or
- (2) have more than one dredge connected in any manner to a winch, chain or other lifting device during the open public season; or
- (3) 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.
- (b) Possession Limit. It is unlawful to take or possess more than two bushels of legal sized oysters per person.
- (c) Prohibition of Sale. It is unlawful to sell oysters taken without a valid commercial oyster fishing license.
Source Note:The provisions of this §58.23 adopted to be effective October 3, 1996, 21 TexReg 9172.