# 50 CFR § 660.6: Prohibitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 660.6
- **Heading:** Prohibitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER VI—FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > PART 660—FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES > Subpart B—All West Coast EEZ Fisheries

## Text

In addition to the general prohibitions specified in § 600.725 of this chapter, and the other prohibitions specified in this part, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Directed commercial fishing. Engage in directed commercial fishing for Shared EC Species from a vessel engaged in commercial fishing within the EEZ off Washington, Oregon, or California. This prohibition does not apply to:
(1) Fishing authorized by the Hoh, Makah, or Quileute Indian Tribes, or by the Quinault Indian Nation, or
(2) Fishing trips conducted entirely within state marine waters.
(b) At-sea processing. At-sea processing of Shared EC Species is prohibited within the EEZ, except while processing groundfish in accordance with subpart D of this part.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 660.1 § 660.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.2 § 660.2 Relation to other laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.3 § 660.3 Reporting and recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.4 § 660.4 Usual and accustomed fishing areas for Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.5 § 660.5 Shared Ecosystem Component Species.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.6 § 660.6 Prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.6.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.10 § 660.10 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.10.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.11 § 660.11 General definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.12 § 660.12 General groundfish prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.13 § 660.13 Recordkeeping and reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.14 § 660.14 Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.14.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.15 § 660.15 Equipment requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.15.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.16 § 660.16 Groundfish observer program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.16.md)
- [50 CFR § 660.17 § 660.17 Catch monitor program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.17.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-660.6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.