Prohibition of the use of explosives in fishing.
Section 12
SEC. 12. Prohibition of the use of explosives in fishing.—The use of dynamite or other explosives for the stupefying, disabling, killing or taking of fish or other aquatic animals, or under water for any purpose except in the execution of bona fide engineering work and the destruction of wrecks or obstructions to navigation; or the gathering by any means of the fishes or other aquatic animals stupefied, disabled or killed by the action of dynamite or other explosives shall be unlawful: Provided, That the use of mechanical bombs for killing whales, crocodiles, sharks, or other large dangerous fishes, may be allowed, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Secretary of the Interior: And provided, further, That the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Interior, may issue permits for the use of explosives in taking fish or other aquatic animals in limited numbers for scientific purposes only. permittees must be ready at all times to exhibit permits on demand by any peace officer or deputy authorized in section five hereof to enforce the provisions of this Act.