GAME AND FISH Horseshoe Crabs: Define a Certain Term; Provide for the Opening and Closing of the Waters of the State to the Taking of Horseshoe Crabs for Bait; Limit the Taking of Horseshoe Crabs for Bait to Persons Who Possess a Valid Personal Commercial Fishing License; Prohibit the Taking and Possession of More Than Twenty-five Horseshoe Crabs; Provide for Interstate Transport of Horseshoe Crabs; Provide for the Taking and Possession of Horseshoe Crabs for Medical Purposes Pursuant to a Permit Issued by the Department of Natural Resources; Provide for Exceptions

Authors

Russell P. Beets

Document Type

Peach Sheet

Abstract

The Act prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait except during certain specified times. In order to harvest horseshoe crabs, individuals must obtain a valid commercial fishing license, and are limited to twenty-five horseshoe crabs per person or seventy-five per boat. However, an exception is provided for approved uses in the medical field, as long as the taker has a valid permit issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Furthermore, the Act does not prohibit the interstate import of horseshoe crabs provided the importer has a bona fide bill of lading as proof that such horseshoe crabs were not taken from the State in violation of these sections.

Recommended Citation

Russell P. Beets, GAME AND FISH Horseshoe Crabs: Define a Certain Term; Provide for the Opening and Closing of the Waters of the State to the Taking of Horseshoe Crabs for Bait; Limit the Taking of Horseshoe Crabs for Bait to Persons Who Possess a Valid Personal Commercial Fishing License; Prohibit the Taking and Possession of More Than Twenty-five Horseshoe Crabs; Provide for Interstate Transport of Horseshoe Crabs; Provide for the Taking and Possession of Horseshoe Crabs for Medical Purposes Pursuant to a Permit Issued by the Department of Natural Resources; Provide for Exceptions, 18 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. (2001).
Available at: https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/gsulr/vol18/iss1/32