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Persons
with disabilities.
- Motorized
wheelchairs. A person whose disability requires him to use a motorized
wheelchair or similar device powered by an electric motor may use
the device on Commission property. The Commission does not represent
that Commission properties, except those specifically marked and designated
for access by person with disabilities, are suitable for this use.
- Other
motorized vehicles. The Executive Director of a designee may permit
persons exempt from the fishing license requirement under section
2709(b) of the code (relating to exemptions from license requirements)
and persons who are deprived of the use of a leg or both legs in a
manner that significantly limits mobility to use an off-road motorized
vehicle on Commission property for the purpose of gaining access to
fishing or boating opportunities under the following conditions:
(i)
The person applies in writing for permission stating the nature
of the disability, the description of the vehicle and the areas
for which use is proposed. The application should be sent to: Director,
Bureau of Law Enforcement, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission,
P.O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000. The application shall
include a statement from a physician or a chiropractor licensed
to practice in this Commonwealth describing the disability and certifying
that the applicant meets the requirements of this section.
(ii)
The vehicle is operated by the person with a disability or a person
identified in the application to operate the vehicle for the person
with a disability.
(iii)
The person agrees that he will be responsible for the operation
and for damages caused by operation of the vehicle.
(iv)
The person acknowledges that the Commission does not represent that
Commission properties, except those specifically marked and designated
for access by persons with disabilities, are suitable for any such
use.
- As used
in this subsection, the term, off-road motorized vehicle means a motorized
vehicle specifically designed for this use. The term does not include
a vehicle licensed or registered for on-road use, such as a 4 by 4
sports utility vehicle and the like. 63.8 Long Bows, Spears, and
Gigs. - 2102(b)
(a)
General. Except as otherwise provided in this part, carp, gar, suckers
and eels may be taken with a long bow, including compound, and arrow;
a spear; or gig, at any hour of the day or night aided by a light
at night if so desired, in Commonwealth waters and waters bounding
and adjacent thereto, except that there may be no spearing in the
tributaries of Lake Erie from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
(b)
Delaware River. The following provisions apply to use of long bows,
spears, and gigs on the Delaware River:
(1)
In addition to the species in subsection (a), herring, except shad,
and catfish may be taken using long bows and arrow, spears or gigs.
(2)
It is unlawful to use long bows and arrow, spears or gigs to take
fish within 275 yards of an eel weir.
(3)
Except as provided in paragraph (1), it is unlawful to take any
fish on the Delaware River by means of long bows and arrow, spears
or gigs.
(c)
Restrictions. Spears or gigs may not be mechanically propelled,
may not have more than five barbed points and may not be used in
approved trout waters.
(d)
Persons with disabilities. The Executive Director, of a designee,
may issue permits to persons exempt from the fishing license requirement
under section 2709(b) of the code (relating to exemptions from license
requirements) - except a person who is blind - and a person who
is permanently deprived of the use of a leg or an arm or both arms
allowing them to use crossbows or mechanically propelled spears
and gigs subject to limitations and conditions as set forth in the
permit. Persons who wish to apply for a permit under this section
may apply on forms provided by: Director, Bureau of Law Enforcement,
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, P. O. Box 67000, Harrisburg,
PA 17106-7000.
- Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania
FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Bureau of Law Enforcement
P. O. Box 67000
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000
Phone: 717-657-4542
Application
for Persons with Disabilities to Use Cross-Bows and Mechanically-Propelled
Spears and Gigs
Instructions:
Under 58 Pa. Code 63.8(c), persons who are so severely disabled
that they are unable to cast and retrieve a line or bait hooks and remove
fish without assistance and persons who are permanently deprived of
the use of a leg or both legs or an arm or both arms may request a permit
from the Fish and Boat Commission to fish for carp, gar, suckers and
eel using cross-bows or mechanically-propelled spears and gigs. The
use of these devices is subject to the same limitations applicable to
use of long bows, spears and gigs and to such other conditions as the
Commission may require. In order to qualify for a permit under this
regulation, you should complete this form in ink (please print or type).
Have your doctor complete and sign the Doctor's Certificate. Send the
completed form to the address set forth above. You will be notified
of action on your permit application within 45 days after you apply.
- Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania
FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Bureau of Law Enforcement
P. O. Box 67000
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000
Phone: 717-657-4542
Application
for Persons with Disabilities to Use Motorized Vehicles on Commission
Property
Instructions:
Under 58 Pa. Code 53.11(c) persons who are so severely disabled
that they are unable to cast and retrieve a line or bait hooks and remove
fish without assistance and persons who are permanently deprived of
the use of a leg or both legs in a manner that significantly limits
mobility may request permission from the Fish and Boat Commission to
use off-road motorized vehicles on Commission property. In order to
qualify for a permit under this regulation, you should complete this
form in ink (please print or type). Have your doctor complete and sign
the Doctor's Certificate. Send the completed form to the address set
forth above. You will be notified of action on your permit application
within 45 days after you apply.
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