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18 U.S.C. § 1305

Fishing contests

United States · Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Status: effective

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18 U.S.C. § 1305, Fishing contests, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/449173
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to any fishing contest not conducted for profit wherein prizes are awarded for the specie, size, weight, or quality of fish caught by contestants in any bona fide fishing or recreational event.

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