1. Mahogany quahogs from closed areas. A person may not:
A. Fish for or take mahogany quahogs from an area closed pursuant to section 6172; or [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]
B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mahogany quahogs taken from an area closed pursuant to section 6172. [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]
2. Washing or holding in closed areas. A person may not:
A. Wash, hold or keep mahogany quahogs in an area closed pursuant to section 6172; or [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]
B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mahogany quahogs washed, held or kept in an area closed pursuant to section 6172. [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]
3. Exception. This section does not apply to the taking of mahogany quahogs under the authority of section 6856.