pa-56-25-864: General fishing regulations; measuring fish

Summary

The Fish and Boat Commission (commission) proposes to amend Chapter 63 (relating to general fishing regulations) to add § 63.58 (relating to measuring fish). The commission is publishing this proposed rulemaking under the authority of 30 Pa.C.S. (relating to Fish and Boat Code). This rulemaking proposes to provide a standard definition for how fish should be measured in this Commonwealth. A. Effective Date This proposed rulemaking, if approved on final-form rulemaking, will go into effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin . B. Contact Person For further information on this proposed rulemaking, contact Robert J. Schefter, Esq., P.O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000, (717) 705-7810. This proposed rulemaking is available on the commission's website at pa.gov/agencies/fishandboat. C. Statutory Authority The proposed amendment to Chapter 63 is published under the statutory authority of 30 Pa.C.S. §§ 322, 741, 901 and 2102. D. Purpose and Background Per Addendum III to Amendment 7 of the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic striped bass, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission requires that states define total length for the purposes of measuring Atlantic Striped Bass to determine compliance with size limits associated with both commercial and recreational fisheries. Standardization is needed, as different measurement methods can yield different results, potentially leading to enforcement complications. The commission advises anglers how to measure fish...

The agency’s own summary, as published.