9Closed and open season for abalone

9 Closed and open season for abalone

(1)  The Minister, by notice published on a website of the Department, may determine –

(a) the dates of the closed season for all or part of the abalone fishery; and

(b) the dates of the open season for all or part of the abalone fishery; and

(c) that any part of the abalone fishery is closed to, or in respect of, such specific activities for such periods as are specified in the notice.

(2)  A notice under subsection (1) must –

(a) be published on a website of the Department that is accessible to the public; and

(b) remain on that website until the notice ceases to have effect.

(3)  A person must not take or be in possession of abalone in State waters that are closed to the abalone fishery.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(4)  A person must comply with a determination in force under subrule (1) .

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.