The Division of Marine Fisheries is providing this notice of regulatory measures in effect for the May 1, 2006- April 30, 2007 fishing year: During a 24-hour day it is unlawful for a commercial fisherman to land or possess greater than 600-lbs. of spiny dogfish.

As specified in 322 CMR 6.35, the Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) may, by declaration, establish and adjust the manner and times of taking spiny dogfish, and the legal size limits, numbers and/or quantities of spiny dogfish to be taken as prescribed by M.G.L. c.130 §17A and specified by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.