Section 27-4-195. Times and places for taking shellfish

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(a) It shall be unlawful to take shellfish from any of the salt waters of this state except at such times and places as the commissioner may establish. The commissioner is authorized to open or close for the purpose of taking shellfish any or a portion of the salt waters of this state at any time between January 1 and December 31, provided that he has determined that such action in opening or closing said salt waters is in accordance with current, sound principles of wildlife research and management.

(b) It shall be unlawful to give permission to take shellfish from any area not opened pursuant to this Code section or to give permission to harvest shellfish from areas for which the individual granting such permission does not have harvest rights.

Code 1981, § 27-4-195, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 693, § 6.

                    
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