NR-M-99-04E
CONVICTION FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF UNDERSIZED SCALLOPS
February 12, 1999
Charlottetown -- The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Gulf
Fisheries Management Region, today disclosed that Mr. Joe S. Papp of Murray
River, Prince Edward Island, was found guilty for possession of undersized
scallops contrary to Section 64 (1) (c) of the Atlantic Fishery Regulations.
Provincial Court Judge Nancy Orr imposed a fine of $500 on January 21,
1999, at Georgetown, P.E.I.
The illegal offence took place on October 26, 1998, when Fishery officers
sampling his catch, found the undersized scallops.
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For information:
Area Manager, Prince Edward Island
Fisheries and Oceans
Gulf Fisheries Management Region
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
(902) 566-7810
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