Use of Cast Nets for Harvest of Bait

(1) Definitions. For purposes of 322 CMR 4.15, the following words have the following meanings: (a) Cast Net means any circular net weighted along the perimeter that is operated by one person throwing the net out over the water and designed to catch bait fish beneath the net as it as it falls through the water. (b) Bait Fish means those species commonly used as bait and includes menhaden, sea herring, sand launce, and mackerel. (2) Permit. A person may, without a special permit, use a cast net for purposes of taking bait. (3) Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful for: (a) any person to use a cast net for purposes of obtaining bait for sale without possessing a commercial permit. (b) any person to use a cast net for purposes of obtaining bait for sale to other fishermen without possessing a bait dealer permit.