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Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that a commercial fisherman shall obtain a sport fishing license in addition to a commercial fishing license, and that an individual assisting a licensed commercial fisherman must obtain a sport fishing license. Provides that "commercial fishing devices" shall include any watercraft used as a primary collection device. Provides that any persons licensed as a commercial fisherman who wishes to use their watercraft as a primary collection device for commercial fishes must first obtain a commercial watercraft device tag and all watercraft used as a primary collection device must be legally licensed by the State and be in compliance with all Coast Guard boating regulations. Exempts any person who takes Asian Carp by the aid of a boat for non-commercial purposes.
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