1. Taking from closed areas. A person may not:
A. Fish for or take mussels from an area closed pursuant to section 6172; or
B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mussels taken from an area closed pursuant to section 6172.
2. Washing or holding in closed areas. A person may not:
A. Wash, hold or keep mussels in an area closed pursuant to section 6172; or
B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mussels washed, held or kept in an area closed pursuant to section 6172.
3. Exception. This section does not apply to:
A. The taking of mussels under the authority of section 6856.
B.