Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 782


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 782. Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence

      The presence of sponges of a diameter of less than five inches on
    any vessel or boat of the United States engaged in sponging in the
    waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Straits of Florida outside of
    State territorial limits, or the possession of any sponges of less
    than the said diameter sold or delivered by such vessels, shall be
    prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of this
    chapter.



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