§ 781 Taking or catching, in waters of Gulf or Straits of Florida, commercial sponges of less than prescribed size, and landing or possession of same
§ 782 Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence
§ 783 Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels
§ 784 Jurisdiction of prosecutions
§ 785 Enforcement of law prohibiting taking of sponges of specified sizes; employment of Coast Guard vessels and Customs Service employees
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Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 16 > Chapter 11 - Regulation of Landing, Curing, and Sale of Sponges Taken From Gulf of Mexico and Straits of Florida

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