Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 89.023 — STANDARDS

PW § 89.023Title 5. WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION · Part H. ARTIFICIAL REEFS · Ch. 89. ARTIFICIAL REEFS · Art. B. STATE ARTIFICIAL REEF PLAN

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An artificial reef located in water covered under this chapter must be sited, constructed, maintained, monitored, and managed in a manner that:

(1)enhances and conserves fishery resources to the maximum extent practicable;

(2)facilitates access and use by Texas recreational and commercial fishermen;

(3)minimizes conflicts among competing uses of water and water resources;

(4)minimizes environmental risks and risks to personal and public health and property;

(5)is consistent with generally accepted principles of international law and national fishing law and does not create any unreasonable obstruction to navigation;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 47, Sec. 1, eff. May 1, 1989.