Title 16
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Title 16
Title 16
REGULATION OF LANDING, CURING, AND SALE OF SPONGES TAKEN FROM GULF OF MEXICO AND STRAITS OF FLORIDA
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Taking or catching, in waters of Gulf or Straits of Florida, commercial sponges of less than prescribed size, and landing or possession of same
Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence
Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels
Jurisdiction of prosecutions
Enforcement of law prohibiting taking of sponges of specified sizes; employment of Coast Guard vessels and Customs Service employees