U.S.C. Title 16 - CONSERVATION 16 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 16C - SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING Sec. 973k - Closed Area stowage requirements From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §973k. Closed Area stowage requirements 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. 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. (Pub. L. 100–330, §13, June 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 599.)
16 U.S.C. § 973k
§973k. Closed Area stowage requirements
Edition 2024