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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 126
5. AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HARVESTED FISH FROM THE
WATERS OF THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE AND LANDED THE FISH IN THE STATE.
(II) PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE SHALL INCLUDE:
1. THE NUMBER OF DAYS SPENT ENGAGED IN A PARTICULAR
FISHING ACTIVITY AND DOCUMENTED ON FORMS PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT;
AND
2. ANY FISHING ACTIVITY REPORTS REQUIRED BY THE
STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
(III) FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SERVED AS A CREW MEMBER TO A
TIDAL FISH LICENSEE, PRACTICAL FISHING EXPERIENCE SHALL INCLUDE:
1. THE NUMBER OF DAYS SPENT SERVING AS A CREW
MEMBER ENGAGED IN A PARTICULAR FISHING ACTIVITY AND CERTIFIED IN
WRITING BY THE TIDAL FISH LICENSEE ON FORMS PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT;
AND
2. ANY FISHING ACTIVITY REPORTS OF THE TIDAL FISH
LICENSEE REQUIRED BY THE STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
(7) IN ADDITION TO PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, BEFORE A LICENSE MAY
BE ISSUED TO A PERMITEE, THE PERMITEE SHALL COMPLETE AN 8-HOUR PROGRAM
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL FISHING ACTIVITIES.
(h) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations to establish criteria for the
practical experience for an individual who holds a valid tidal fish license and who has
applied for an additional authorization other than a fishing guide authorization or an
unlimited tidal fish authorization.
(2) The criteria established in accordance with paragraph (1) of this
subsection shall include[:
(i) Documentation] DOCUMENTATION at the time of application
for an [apprenticeship permit that] AUTHORIZATION, for the previous 2 years, THAT
at least 20% of the individual's gross income was from the individual's commercial
fishing activities[; and
(ii) Before a license can be issued, documentation of a determined
level of participation in the currently authorized fishery for at least 2 years while
possessing an apprenticeship permit].
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 2006.
Approved April 25, 2006.
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