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Tignish man violates fisheries act

Colin MacLean · Journalist | Posted: Nov. 6, 2018, 11:24 a.m. | Updated: Nov. 6, 2018, 11:24 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Fishing boats and pleasure craft seen through the hoop and mesh of a lobster trap on the West Point wharf on Monday. Prince Edward Island's fall lobster fishermen expect to set their gear on Thursday.
Fishing boats and pleasure craft seen through the hoop in this file photo.

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SUMMERSIDE – Darrell J. Chaissson, 45, of Tignish has pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of lobsters measuring less than 73 mm, contrary to his lobster fishing license.

The charges are from May 14 and June 18 in Tignish.

Chaissson was sentenced to pay a fine of $11,500 and is prohibited from fishing for the first 24 hours of next year’s fishing season.

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