Sec. 77.062. CHANGE IN GENERAL CLOSED SEASON    


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  • Based on sound biological data, the commission may change the opening and closing dates of the June 1 to July 15 closed season to provide for an earlier, later, or longer season not to exceed 60 days. The commission may change the closing date with 72 hours public notice and may reopen the season with 24 hours notice. The commission may delegate to the director the duties and responsibilities of opening and closing the shrimping season under this section.

Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1220, ch. 456, Sec. 20(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1975.