Operation by person not holding a commercial fisherman's license

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RS 304.2 - Operation by person not holding a commercial fisherman's license

A. It is unlawful for the owner of a commercial fishing vessel licensed under this Subpart to permit any person not holding a valid, original commercial fisherman's license to operate such licensed vessel while the vessel is engaged in commercial fishing or while the vessel is possessing fish for sale in the waters of the state.

B. A vessel engaged in commercial fishing and operated by a person not possessing a valid, original commercial fisherman's license subjects the vessel owner to revocation of the vessel license and seizure of the vessel and all fish and equipment thereon.

C. Violation of any of the provisions in this Section constitutes a class 2-B violation.

Acts 1986, No. 904, §1; Acts 2021, No. 241, §1.

NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 904, §5.


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