Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish-focused DESCEND Act Signed Into Law; Set to Go Into Effect in January 2022

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (LDWF) announced the Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices (DESCEND) Act of 2020 was signed into law last month and is set to go into effect in January 2022.
The legislation will require commercial and recreational vessels (including for-hire) to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use when fishing for reef fish species in Gulf of Mexico Federal waters...
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