16 U.S.C. § 782 : US Code - Section 782: Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence
Search 16 U.S.C. § 782 : US Code - Section 782: Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence
The presence of sponges of a diameter of less than five inches on
any vessel or boat of the United States engaged in sponging in the
waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Straits of Florida outside of
State territorial limits, or the possession of any sponges of less
than the said diameter sold or delivered by such vessels, shall be
prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of this
chapter.
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