(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to enter the tidal zone to the lee of the stern of any floating fishing craft at anchor for a distance of one hundred and seventy-five feet by the width of the transom, but not less than 10 feet in width, provided that such craft is not closer than 200 feet from any shoreline, and provided further that such craft is displaying a flag referred to in subsection (b) of this section identifying it as a fishing craft.
(b) The Commissioner, within thirty days from July 27, 1982, shall cause to be made, and shall make available to, all United States Virgin Islands commercial fishermen for a nominal charge identical brightly colored flags of a distinctive nature which can be displayed by such fishermen on their fishing boats while engaged in legitimate fishing activities; provided, however, that the Commissioner shall keep a list of all persons who obtain flags pursuant to the provisions of this subsection.