The Lobster Season will be closed from April 1 to June 30.
Fishing for spiny lobsters during the Closed Season is illegal.
Lobsters that are found to carry eggs and, or spiny lobsters that have not reached the minimum size of 3 inches measured from the eyes to the end of the back, excluding the tail, are illegal throughout the year.
No spiny lobsters are to be held alive during the Closed Season in any holding device.
Spiny lobsters unintentionally captured in fishing gear must be returned to sea immediately.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture spiny lobsters in storage between April 1 and 21 which have been declared to the Licensing Authority may be sold, exported or processed within this 21-day period (April 1-21).
After APRIL 21, it will be illegal for anyone to have any species of spiny lobsters/spiny lobster parts or products in their possession.
It will not matter whether the lobster is fresh, frozen or
Persons found in breach will be liable for prosecution.
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