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sec.144Canister traps
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sec.144 Canister traps
A recreational fisher may use a canister trap only if— the trap— is open at 1 end; and has a diameter at its open end of no more than 50cm; and is no longer than 60cm; and the trap’s diameter, width or height, measured anywhere along its length, is no more than the diameter, width or height of its open end; and for a canister trap that does not have a mesh made of rigid material—the size of its mesh is no more than 25mm; and the trap is used in compliance with section 150 .
- (a) the trap— (i) is open at 1 end; and (ii) has a diameter at its open end of no more than 50cm; and (iii) is no longer than 60cm; and
- (i) is open at 1 end; and
- (ii) has a diameter at its open end of no more than 50cm; and
- (iii) is no longer than 60cm; and
- (b) the trap’s diameter, width or height, measured anywhere along its length, is no more than the diameter, width or height of its open end; and
- (c) for a canister trap that does not have a mesh made of rigid material—the size of its mesh is no more than 25mm; and
- (d) the trap is used in compliance with section 150 .
- (i) is open at 1 end; and
- (ii) has a diameter at its open end of no more than 50cm; and
- (iii) is no longer than 60cm; and