Illinois § 15-46 Taking of roe-bearing species by commercial device

Illinois Statutes

§ 15-46 — Taking of roe-bearing species by commercial device

Illinois § 15-46

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicAGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 515FISH

Act 515 ILCS 5/Fish and Aquatic Life Code.

Art.Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

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Bluebook

515 Ill. Comp. Stat. 15-46 (2026).

Text

(a)All commercial fishermen shall procure a commercial roe harvest permit in addition to their commercial fishing license before taking roe-bearing species with commercial fishing devices from the waters of the State legally open to commercial fishing. Any person found guilty of a violation of this subsection (a) is subject to the penalties provided in Section 20-91 of this Code.

(b)Any incidental catch of aquatic life not authorized for taking with commercial devices must be returned immediately without harm to the water. Any person found guilty of a violation of this subsection (b) is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

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(a) All commercial fishermen shall procure a commercial roe harvest permit in addition to their commercial fishing license before taking roe-bearing species with commercial fishing devices from the waters of the State legally open to commercial fishing. Any person found guilty of a violation of this subsection (a) is subject to the penalties provided in Section 20-91 of this Code. (b) Any incidental catch of aquatic life not authorized for taking with commercial devices must be returned immediately without harm to the water. Any person found guilty of a violation of this subsection (b) is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.