AH Party boat catch sale

[june181901]

Someone I know is moving into the high rise near the AH boat basin. Can someone buy fish legally from crew or passenger ?

[Captain Rich]

One word answer--No- the only way it is legal is if the seller has all necessary permits, and that never happens.

[Capt. Debbie]

I'm not so sure. There is an incidental sales exclusion. Meaning they are not in that business. Like gas stations selling cars, are not car dealers per se.

Especially if you ask them to buy the fish. Posting a sign and offering is a dealer- no doubt.

Originally Posted by Captain Rich

One word answer--No- the only way it is legal is if the seller has all necessary permits, and that never happens.

[bulletbob]

I saw the mates on a blackfish boat keeping their personal fish alive in a big 55 gallon plastic drum with sea water running into and water running out of the drum the entire trip via the deck hose... Only reason for that would be for sale to buyers that want live blackfish... I didn't think much about it, I figured it was their fish and they could dispose of them any way they wanted.... bob

[courbeco]

So the days of the mates selling a few fish to make a few extra bucks are gone??? When did this happen? I must be living in a vacuum........

[Captain Rich]

crews still sell catch, but the question was, is it legal ?.....let's see off of the top of my head we ignored....state sales tax, federal income tax, health inspection, weights and measures, township mercantile license.... go ask the local CO and see what happens

[courbeco]

Originally Posted by Captain Rich

crews still sell catch, but the question was, is it legal ?.....let's see off of the top of my head we ignored....state sales tax, federal income tax, health inspection, weights and measures, township mercantile license.... go ask the local CO and see what happens

Yeah, I see your point. I guess the same could be said for Lemonaide/Koolaid stands as well.....

[frugalfisherman]

Post his condo address. I'm sure he'll get free delivery.

[shrimpman steve]

Originally Posted by courbeco

Yeah, I see your point. I guess the same could be said for Lemonaide/Koolaid stands as well.....

Unfortunately there are cases of kids lemonade stands being ticketed or told to stop. There is no more common sense in this country. We have thrown the baby out with the bath water.

[1captainron]

Originally Posted by Captain Rich

crews still sell catch, but the question was, is it legal ?.....let's see off of the top of my head we ignored....state sales tax, federal income tax, health inspection, weights and measures, township mercantile license.... go ask the local CO and see what happens

Haven't sold fish in many years.... Shit, were lucky if the customers catch enough to go home with! Most boats today don't allow the crew to fish anymore, cuts into the "CUSTOMER" Service part of the ticket...