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515 ILCS 5/15-46

    (515 ILCS 5/15-46)
    Sec. 15-46. Taking of roe-bearing species by commercial device.

(a) All commercial fishermen shall procure a commercial roe harvest permit in addition to their commercial fishing license before taking roe-bearing species with commercial fishing devices from the waters of the State legally open to commercial fishing. Any person found guilty of a violation of this subsection (a) is subject to the penalties provided in Section 20-91 of this Code.

(b) Any incidental catch of aquatic life not authorized for taking with commercial devices must be returned immediately without harm to the water. Any person found guilty of a violation of this subsection (b) is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(Source: P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)