Section 3March 8, 2007, Sec./Art. 3

Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms and phrases shall mean as follows:

(1) Handline fishing - is a traditional fishing method that uses the hook and line, a passive fishing gear with a single vertical line carrying one hook and used by simply dropping the line into the water and waiting for the fish to bite.

(2) Handline Fishing Boat - a fishing boat with or without outrigger and with or without auxiliary small boats on board that exclusively utilizes the handline fishing method.