sch.4-sec.153KUse of nets that are neither fixed nor hauled in offshore waters

sch.4-sec.153K Use of nets that are neither fixed nor hauled in offshore waters

This section applies for using a mesh net that is neither fixed nor hauled in offshore waters. If all of the mesh net is used within the waters, the net must— be no longer than 600m; and have a mesh size of at least 160mm but no more than 165mm; and be made of monofilament that is no more than 1.25mm in diameter. However, a mesh net must not be used in the fishery area of a fishery under part 1 from 1 April to 31 August. sch 4 s 153K ins 2023 SL No. 194 s 17 (sch.4-sec.153K-ssec.1) This section applies for using a mesh net that is neither fixed nor hauled in offshore waters. (sch.4-sec.153K-ssec.2) If all of the mesh net is used within the waters, the net must— be no longer than 600m; and have a mesh size of at least 160mm but no more than 165mm; and be made of monofilament that is no more than 1.25mm in diameter. (sch.4-sec.153K-ssec.3) However, a mesh net must not be used in the fishery area of a fishery under part 1 from 1 April to 31 August.

• (a) be no longer than 600m; and
• (b) have a mesh size of at least 160mm but no more than 165mm; and
• (c) be made of monofilament that is no more than 1.25mm in diameter.