US Code - Chapter 11: Regulation of landing, curing, and sale of sponges taken from gulf of mexico and straits of florida

Search US Code - Chapter 11: Regulation of landing, curing, and sale of sponges taken from gulf of mexico and straits of florida

• Section 781 Taking or catching, in waters of Gulf or Straits of Florida, commercial sponges of less than prescribed size, and landing or possession of same
• Section 782 Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence
• Section 783 Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels
• Section 784 Jurisdiction of prosecutions
• Section 785 Enforcement of law prohibiting taking of sponges of specified sizes; employment of Coast Guard vessels and Customs Service employees