23:5-47 - Lawful methods - New Jersey Statutes

23:5-47.     Lawful methods 
     No person shall take, catch or kill a striped bass from or in any of the marine waters of this State by means of a net or by any method other than by hook and line or by spearfishing as defined.  Nothing in this section shall preclude the use of a landing net or gaff in landing a striped bass caught on hook and line, except that it shall be unlawful to foul hook striped bass. 

    L. 1983, c. 506, s. 5, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.  Amended by L. 1985, c. 211, s. 3, eff. June 28, 1985.