descending device
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term "descending device" means an instrument that—
(A) will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma;
(B) is a weighted hook, lip clamp, or box that will hold the fish while it is lowered to depth, or another device determined to be appropriate by the Secretary; and
(C) is capable of—
(i) releasing the fish automatically;
(ii) releasing the fish by actions of the operator of the device; or
(iii) allowing the fish to escape on its own.
Source
- 2020–present16 U.S.C. § 1870Conservation · Required possession of descending devices · in this section