State v. McCormack

The issue in this case is the constitutionality of rule 20 of the Fish and Game Department’s Rules and Regulations. Rule 20, promulgated under tire authority of RSA 206: 10-14, reads as follows: “The possession or use of corn, rice, metal or plastic or mineral flakes, while fishing, is prohibited. ” The defendant was prosecuted by the Fish and Game Department for violation of this rule. The first complaint charged him with using rice for the purpose of taking fresh water fish while fishing in Squarn Lake, and the second complaint charged him with possessing rice while fishing in Squam Lake,…