Sink gillnet definition

Sink gillnet means any bottom tending gillnet that is designed to be or is fished on or near the bottom of the water column by means of a weight line or enough weights and/or anchors that the bottom of the gillnet sinks to, on, or near the ocean bottom.
Sink gillnet means any gillnet (“stand-up” or “tie-down”), anchored or otherwise, that is designed to be capable of being, or is fished on or near the bottom in the lower third of the water column.