FISHING-NET SIZES
Summary
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that all casting nets shall be legal, without size limits, for the capture of shad, minnow, common carp (Cyprinus carpio), goldfish (Carassius auratus), Asian carp [bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), and silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molotrix)], goldeye, mooneye, carp, carpsuckers, suckers, redhorse, buffalo fish, freshwater drum, and skipjack for use as live, dead, or cut bait. Provides that all individuals using casting nets for the capture of specified fish shall possess a valid sport fishing license.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 16, 2013
Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Dec 3, 2014
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jan 13, 2014
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Raymond Poe
RRepublican
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