| Date: | 12/11/2017 |
|---|---|
| Organization: | Division of Marine Fisheries |
| Docket Number: | CBP-160496-JC-17 |
- Claimant: Lt. James Cullen, ELE
- Respondent: Belmiro Baptista
- Presiding Officer: David C. Hoover
Matter involved violations state laws and regulations addressing inspection by the Massachusetts Environmental Police, commercial and recreational fishing limits, the possession of undersized fish, and permitting requirements. This included: (1) failure to display fish on demand; (2) possession of black sea bass in excess of the recreational limit; (3) possession of black sea bass during a recreational closed season; (4) possession of black sea bass in excess of the commercial limit; (5) possession of black sea bass during a commercial closed season; (6) possession of undersized black sea bass; (7) possession of undersized tautog; and (8) recreationally fishing without a valid Recreational Saltwater Fishing Permit. Baptista did not exercise right to hearing and Final Decision was issued based on summary judgement. Claimant obtained a revocation of Baptista's Commercial Boat Permit and all appurtenant regulated fishery permit endorsements.