At the winter 2014 meeting of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), the Horseshoe Crab Management Board asked the Law Enforcement Committee (LEC) to summarize recent enforcement activities and issues relative to illegal harvest of horseshoe crabs (HSC). The LEC met via teleconference to address this issue.
Law Enforcement Committee
Offering insights into discussions, strategies, and decisions made by the Law Enforcement Committee, highlighting efforts to enhance enforcement of fisheries regulations and improve compliance across jurisdictions.
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Update on Asian Horseshoe Crab Importation (M. Hawk). Identification Issues for Dusky Sharks (M. Hawk). Review and Discussion of American Lobster Enforcement Issues — Gear Removal During Closed Periods and Transferrable Trap Tags. Review and Follow-up on American Eel Addenda.
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The Law Enforcement Committee reviewed management options for reducing harvest of American eel as outlined in Draft Addendum III.
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Review Draft Addendum III for American Eel and Public Comment — Consideration of Additional LEC Comments to the American Eel Management Board.
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