CMP Amendment 20A
Amendment Summary
Prohibited bag limit sales of king and Spanish mackerel in the Atlantic except for state-permitted tournaments and removed income requirements for CMP permits.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- Prohibited the sale of Atlantic and Gulf king and Spanish mackerel caught under the bag limit.
- Atlantic and Gulf king and Spanish mackerel harvested or possessed under the bag limit during a fishing tournament may be donated to a dealer who will sell those fish and donate the proceeds to charity, but only if the tournament organizers have a permit from a state to conduct that tournament and the transfer and reporting requirements are followed.
- Eliminated income requirements for commercial king and Spanish mackerel permits.
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The Council identifies management needs and develop actions and alternatives.
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The Council facilitates a designated public comment opportunity on the draft amendment.
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The Council votes to approve the amendment and send it to NOAA Fisheries.
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NOAA Fisheries reviews the amendment and publishes proposed and final rules, with public comment periods.
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The final rule is in effect.