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The issue of use has never been a problem, as stated originally. There are no prohibitions which prevent the USE of these fish in SALTWATER ONLY. However, there are restrictions on importing an exotic or non native species, thus the inability of any MA baitshops from carrying these, as sale or importation is currently not legal. However, any person from MA who wishes to use these in SALTWATER may drive to RI and pick up as many as they are capable of using and storing. Sorry for those of you that live farther away from the state line, but really not that far except for the outer cape when you consider all things. These fish are easily kept in a suitable livewell, and will live for months with proper water care and temperature levels, so limited forays into Rhody can be accomplished with just a little work. An igloo 150 Quart can hold 10 plus pounds with just a small air supply via trickle pump or airstone, and a cool area to store them. No food necessary, just treat water for chlorine or chloramine. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT under any circumstances bring them to a fresh water impoundment of any kind if you live in the state of MA, and you will be within perameters of legal actions in terms of these Black Saltys. Rest assured that many efforts are underway to obtain permission to ship them across MA state lines and also to then sell at retail level.
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