(2) The taking of Dungeness crab (Cancer magister) for commercial purposes from any of the waters of this state, by the use of any gear except that commonly known as crab ring or crab pot, is prohibited.
(3) Each crab ring or crab pot used for the taking of crabs for commercial purposes must have attached to it a tag identifying the owner or the vessel from which the rings or pots are operated. [Amended by 1997 c.252 §2]