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U.S. Code
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TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
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CHAPTER 11—REGULATION OF LANDING, CURING, AND S...
CHAPTER 11—REGULATION OF LANDING, CURING, AND SALE OF SPONGES TAKEN FROM GULF OF MEXICO AND STRAITS OF FLORIDA (§§ 781 – 785)
§ 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