§665.249. Lobster size and condition restrictions in Permit Area 2.

Only spiny lobsters with a carapace length of 8.26 cm or greater may be retained (see Figure 1 to this part).

Any lobster with a punctured or mutilated body, or a separated carapace and tail, may not be retained.

A female lobster of any size may not be retained if it is carrying eggs externally. Eggs may not be removed from female lobsters.