Use of Commercial Fishing Gear in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams - License - Required Generally

Prior to using any nets, seines, traps or other commercial fishing devices, as specified in this article, a person shall, except to the extent otherwise provided for in this article, have first secured a license permitting the use of such fishing gear, such license to be issued in the manner prescribed by this article. (Acts 1953, No. 784, p. 1069, §1; Acts 1991, No. 91-580, p. 1067, §1.)