Prior to year three and annually thereafter, the Council, working through a Monitoring Committee, would evaluate the success of the FMP relative to the overfishing reduction goal and propose adjustments to the management system. Beginning with year three, additional measures would be implemented by the Regional Director based on the recommendations of the Council. All states would need to prohibit black sea bass sales following federal sales prohibition. A coastwide possession limit, season, and recreational harvest limit. Landings in excess of the limit would be deducted from the harvest limit for the subsequent year.
Operator permits for commercial and party and charter boats.
Vessel permits for party and charter boats. Vessels with documented landings of black sea bass for sale between 26 January 1988 and 26 January 1993 qualify for a moratorium permit to land and sell black sea bass under this moratorium program. Permitted vessels may only sell to permitted dealers and permitted dealers may only buy from permitted vessels. Party and charter boat, commercial vessel, and dealer reports. Special management zones around artificial reef areas.