§ 782. — Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC782]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 11--REGULATION OF LANDING, CURING, AND SALE OF SPONGES TAKEN
FROM GULF OF MEXICO AND STRAITS OF FLORIDA
Sec. 782. Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima
facie evidence
The presence of sponges of a diameter of less than five inches on
any vessel or boat of the United States engaged in sponging in the
waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Straits of Florida outside of State
territorial limits, or the possession of any sponges of less than the
said diameter sold or delivered by such vessels, shall be prima facie
evidence of a violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Aug. 15, 1914, ch. 253, Sec. 2, 38 Stat. 692.)
