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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1896
Page
3
The document outlines detailed Newfoundland and dependencies fishing rules, prohibitions, and penalties for cod traps nets and gear. It specifies geographic limits seasons May to October restrictions, trap mooring rules, seizure authorities, forfeiture and appeals, with proceeds and exceptions including scientific fishing and treaty rights.
Inland and coastal fish restrictions limit nets and gear, set penalties up to five hundred dollars for illegal gear and dumping, with specific seasons and passes for fishways, plus prohibitions on lime explosives and unlawful handling of fish. Enforcement by magistrates and officers, and forfeiture of fish or gear for violations.
The text outlines penalties up to fifty dollars or imprisonment up to one month for violations. It assigns authority to constables to arrest violators on sight and bring them before a Justice, stating these rules supersede prior regulations.
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