Authorizes use of certain fish pumps to remove menhaden from purse seines.

Summary

The legislation amends state law to allow certain wet‑pump designs as an additional method—alongside brailing and dip nets—for removing Atlantic menhaden from purse seines in state waters. It applies to licensed commercial bait‑catch vessels and is intended to improve crew safety, reduce fish kills, and lessen conflicts with recreational anglers. The changes take effect immediately if enacted.

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