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  • TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
    • CHAPTER 11--REGULATION OF LANDING, CURING, AND SALE OF SPONGES TAKEN FROM GULF OF MEXICO AND STRAITS OF FLORIDA
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  • Sec.  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.
  • Sec.  782. Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence.
  • Sec.  783. Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels.
  • Sec.  784. Jurisdiction of prosecutions.
  • Sec.  785. Enforcement of law prohibiting taking of sponges of specified sizes; employment of Coast Guard vessels and Customs Service employees.
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