It also says in the regs that it illegal to intentionally snag fish in saltwater. It doesnt say it is illegal to keep snagged fish. For a game warden to be able to write a citation for this he has to witness you actively trying to snag fish I.E yanking repeatedly or using oversized hooks. I once brought in a silver that hit my jig but ended up coming in sideways, I bonked it and a game warden tryed to write me up but I argued and he did not write me up but he told me I better be careful and harrassed me for 3 years. I have never gotten a ticket and never will. the law is the law but some wardens try to push it.