Violation Fines….

[1captainron]

Duffman,

I have no idea what the fines are, and I don't want to find out. My crew measures all the fish that come aboard and everyone knows the rules. Can someone break them, of course but it's on them.

I would think the person in possession of the fish is responsible. Couple years back we were fishing Ambrose channel .2 miles over the NY line. DEC boarded us and found 7 Short (NY) Fluke. 5 were 1/2 inch 2 where 1/8th, I couldn't believe it, anyway I told the officers that I would take the ticket and I did. Had to go to that shit hole in Staten Island to court. Actually, negotiated a settlement and when I was leaving the room the two young officers were High fiving each other like they broke a major case. That was 4 days before Christmas!!