50 CFR 660.718 - Exempted fishing.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: Jan 22, 2026

View all text of Subpart K [§ 660.701 - § 660.721]

§ 660.718 - Exempted fishing.

(a) In the interest of developing an efficient and productive fishery for HMS, the Regional Administrator may issue exempted fishing permits (EFP) for the harvest of HMS that otherwise would be prohibited.

(b) No exempted fishing for HMS may be conducted unless authorized by an EFP issued for the participating vessel in accordance with the criteria and procedures specified in 50 CFR 600.745.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801

source: 61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 50 CFR 660.718