Section 63.7. Exceptions to limitations on devices

The limitations on fishing devices contained in this chapter do not:

(1) Prohibit the use of a gaff or landing net to assist in landing fish caught by a lawful device.

(2) Limit devices by which holders of artificial propagation licenses may remove artificially propagated fish at the licensed premises.

(3) Limit the means or devices by which fish may be taken under special permits issued under Chapter 29 of the code (relating to special licenses and permits), except trout/salmon permits.

(4) Apply to the taking, catching or killing of amphibians and reptiles—See Chapter 79 (relating to reptiles and amphibians).

(5) Apply to taking, catching or killing of blue crabs—See § 63.18 (relating to blue crabs—prohibited acts).

The provisions of this § 63.7 adopted May 23, 1980, effective January 1, 1981, 10 Pa.B. 2051; amended November 7, 1980, effective January 1, 1981, 10 Pa.B. 4297; amended January 23, 1981, effective January 24, 1981, 11 Pa.B. 422; reserved March 5, 1982, effective March 6, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 870; amended January 6, 1984, effective January 7, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 46; amended April 29, 1988, effective April 30, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 2030; amended October 31, 1997, effective November 1, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 5605; amended December 22, 2006, effective January 1, 2007, 36 Pa.B. 7850. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (322889) to (322890) and (317917).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 63.7 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. § § 101—7314.