South Carolina Code 50-5-735. Night trawling; finfish exception
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(A) Except as provided in this section it is unlawful to trawl at night. Night as used in this section means:
(1) from April 1 through August 31 inclusive: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day, local time; and
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 50-5-735
- Department: means the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources unless otherwise stated. See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
- Trawl: means a net, other than a haul seine, towed behind a boat. See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
- Trawling: means fishing with a trawl or having part of a trawl door in the water. See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
(2) from September 1 through October 31 inclusive: 8:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following day, local time; and
(3) from November 1 through March 31 inclusive: 7:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following day, local time.
(B) The department may grant permits authorizing night trawling for finfish.