23:1-2. "Waters of this state"Ā  construed
As used in this title, the termĀ  "waters of this state"Ā  means all the freshĀ  waters of this state.Ā  All ponds, lakes and waters created by or under theĀ  exclusive control of any individuals or associations, stocked and maintained atĀ  their sole expense and not runways for migratory fish shall be consideredĀ  private waters, and shall be exempt from the provisions of this titleĀ  respecting bag limit, season and size as far as such individuals and theĀ  members of such associations or persons receiving permits from them are concerned.
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