Title 16, Chapter 11 — Regulation of Landing, Curing, and Sale of Sponges Taken From Gulf of Mexico and Straits of Florida

Taking or catching, in waters of Gulf or Straits of Florida, commercial sponges of less than prescribed size, and landing or possession of same

Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence

Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels

Jurisdiction of prosecutions

Enforcement of law prohibiting taking of sponges of specified sizes; employment of Coast Guard vessels and Customs Service employees