87Use and possession of commercial fishing gear

87 Use and possession of commercial fishing gear (a) uses commercial fishing gear in or beside public waters; and (b) does not hold a licence authorising the use of the gear. (i) in or beside public waters; and (ii) in possession of commercial fishing gear; and (b) does not hold a licence authorising the use of the gear. (3) An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.

(4) For this section, a person is taken to use or be in possession of commercial fishing gear if, but only if, the person uses or is in possession of— (a) a number of lines more than the number determined by the Minister in writing; or (b) a number of nets more than the number determined by the Minister in writing; or (c) a net larger than the size determined by the Minister in writing; or (d) other equipment determined by the Minister in writing. (5) A determination under subsection (4) is a disallowable instrument.