§ 8557 Herring Round Haul Nets

• •The law lets a group (the commission) decide if special nets (round haul nets) can be used to catch herring in two areas (Districts 12 and 13).
• •The commission also sets the rules for how these nets can be used if they allow them.
• •This law overrides any other rules about these nets in these areas.

A fisherman wants to use a round haul net to catch herring in District 12.

The fisherman must check with the commission first to see if these nets are allowed and what rules apply. If the commission says no, the fisherman cannot use the net, even if another law says it’s okay.