# Atlantic Sturgeon Fishery; Moratorium in Exclusive Economic Zone
> **Rule** · Direct final rule; notification of effective date. · Published 1999-04-19 · Effective 1999-05-27 · 64 FR 19069
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-9609
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** sturgeon
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 19069
- **Publication date:** 1999-04-19
- **Effective date:** 1999-05-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 990119023-9023-01
## Abstract

NMFS issues this notification of the effective date for a direct final rule prohibiting the possession in, or harvest from, the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Atlantic sturgeon from Maine through Florida. DATES: This rule is effective May 27, 1999.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/04/19/99-9609/atlantic-sturgeon-fishery-moratorium-in-exclusive-economic-zone)
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