---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 660.6"
title: "50"
number: "660.6"
heading: "Prohibitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/660.6"
---

# §660.6. Prohibitions.


In addition to the general prohibitions specified in [§ 600.725](/cfr/50/600.725.md) of this chapter, and the other prohibitions specified in this part, it is unlawful for any person to:

- (a) **Directed commercial fishing.** Engage in directed commercial fishing for Shared EC Species from a vessel engaged in commercial fishing within the EEZ off Washington, Oregon, or California. This prohibition does not apply to:
  - (1) Fishing authorized by the Hoh, Makah, or Quileute Indian Tribes, or by the Quinault Indian Nation, or
  - (2) **Fishing trips conducted entirely within state marine waters.**
- (b) **At-sea processing.** At-sea processing of Shared EC Species is prohibited within the EEZ, except while processing groundfish in accordance with subpart D of this part.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 81 FR 19057, Apr. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 773 et seq., and 16 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.

### Source

Source: 61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, unless otherwise noted.