50 CFR 665.249 - Lobster size and condition restrictions in Permit Area 2.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 21, 2024

Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: May 17, 2024

§ 665.249 - Lobster size and condition restrictions in Permit Area 2.

(a) Only spiny lobsters with a carapace length of 8.26 cm or greater may be retained (see Figure 1 to this part).

(b) Any lobster with a punctured or mutilated body, or a separated carapace and tail, may not be retained.

(c) A female lobster of any size may not be retained if it is carrying eggs externally. Eggs may not be removed from female lobsters.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801

source: 75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 50 CFR 665.249