2016 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 16C - South Pacific Tuna Fishing
Sec. 973k - Closed Area stowage requirements

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 973k (2016)
Section Name §973k. Closed Area stowage requirements
Section Text

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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 100–330, §13, June 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 599.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 16C - SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING
Sec. 973k - Closed Area stowage requirements
Contains section 973k
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 102 Stat. 599
Public Law References Public Law 100-330
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