Section 51.85. Taking and disposal of fish

(a) A permit issued under the authority of section 3506 of the code (relating to drawing off or interference with dams or devices) authorizes the permittee to take, catch, kill or possess fish taken from the drawn down waters regardless of seasons, sizes and creel limits or manner of taking.

(b) Disposal of fish and aquatic life shall be done in conformance with applicable State and local laws and regulations.

(c) It is unlawful to stock fish salvaged as a result of draw down operations in waters without the permission of the owners of the waters. It is unlawful to stock fish salvaged as a result of draw down operations in any waters of this Commonwealth designated by the Commission as inappropriate for stocking of salvaged fish.

The provisions of this § 51.85 adopted February 1, 1991, effective February 2, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 422.