50 C.F.R. § 648.72 Minimum surf clam size.
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries
(a) Minimum length. The minimum length for surf clams is 4.75 inches (12.065 cm). (b) Determination of compliance. No more than 50 surf clams in any cage may be less than 4.75 inches (12.065 cm) in length. If more than 50 surf clams in any inspected cage of surf clams are less than 4.75 inches (12.065 cm) in length, all cages landed by the same vessel from the same trip are deemed to be in violation of the minimum size restriction. (c) Suspension. Upon the recommendation of the MAFMC, the Regional Administrator may suspend annually, by publication in the (d) Measurement. Length is measured at the longest dimension of the surf clam shell.
Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries
PART 648—FISHERIES OF THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES
Subpart E—Management Measures for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries
§ 648.72 Minimum surf clam size.