| Date: | 01/02/2018 |
|---|---|
| Organization: | Division of Marine Fisheries |
| Docket Number: | BP-167437-MC-17 |
- Claimant: Officer Michael Cole, ELE
- Respondent: Derek P. Ashcroft
- Presiding Officer: David C. Hoover
Matter involved violations of state laws and regulations addressing inspection by the Massachusetts Environmental Police and recreational striped bass fishing limits. Ashcroft did not exercise right to hearing and Final Decision was issued based on summary judgment. Final Agency Action resulted in three-year suspension of Ashcroft's Commercial Boat Permit with regulated fishery permit endorsement for striped bass and Recreational Saltwater Fishing Permit.