Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§973k Closed Area Stowage Requirements
Title 16 › CHAPTER 16C — SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING › § 973k
Summary
When in a Closed Area, boat fishing gear must be put away, unusable, and follow Secretary rules.
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Title 16, §973k
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At all times while a vessel is in a Closed Area, the fishing gear of the vessel shall be stowed in such a manner as not to be readily available for fishing and in accordance with any requirements established by the Secretary.
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2025—Pub. L. 119–60 inserted “and in accordance with any requirements established by the Secretary” before period at end of first sentence and struck out at end “In particular, the boom shall be lowered as far as possible so that the vessel cannot be used for fishing, but so that the skiff is accessible for use in emergency situations; the helicopter, if any, shall be tied down; and launches shall be secured.”
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16 U.S.C. § 973k
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102