Minnesota Administrative Rules

6262.3100 REQUIRED MARKING OF FISH NETS.

Fish nets, including minnow seines used by minnow dealers, must be marked, as provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 97C.351, as follows:

A.

pound nets must be marked on the top rope of the back side of the pound or crib;

B.

fyke nets must be marked on the top side of the end hoop opposite the lead;

C.

hoop nets must be marked on the top side of an end hoop;

D.

seines must be marked on one end of the float line near the first float; and

E.

gill nets must be marked on one end of the float line near the first float. One end of the gill net must have a pole, stake, or buoy projecting at least two feet above the surface of the water or ice.

Tags for marking nets must be of a minimum size of 2-1/2 inches by five-eighths inch and must be provided by the owner or operator of the nets.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 97C.351

History:

18 SR 83

Published Electronically:

June 11, 2008