21. The council may, subject to the approval of the commissioner, by rule or regulation, prohibit the taking or catching of shellfish in Area No. 1 or Areas Nos. 2 and 3 at such times as, in the judgment of the council, may be necessary to close the beds or any part thereof for conservation or resource management purposes.

L.1966, c.52, s.21; amended 1979, c.199, s.50; 2007, c.338, s.75.