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sec.85Exception for using set mesh nets in rivers or creeks
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sec.85 Exception for using set mesh nets in rivers or creeks
Despite section 81 , a person may use up to 3 set mesh nets in a river or creek in the regulated waters if— each net is no longer than 120m; and each net has a mesh size of at least 150mm but no more than 215mm; and each net has a drop of no more than 50 meshes; and the combined lengths of the nets is no more than 360m; and the nets are no more than 800m apart; and the distance between the first and last net is no more than 1n mile; and any person using the nets is— between the first and the last net; and no more than 800m from any of the nets.
- (a) each net is no longer than 120m; and
- (b) each net has a mesh size of at least 150mm but no more than 215mm; and
- (c) each net has a drop of no more than 50 meshes; and
- (d) the combined lengths of the nets is no more than 360m; and
- (e) the nets are no more than 800m apart; and
- (f) the distance between the first and last net is no more than 1n mile; and
- (g) any person using the nets is— (i) between the first and the last net; and (ii) no more than 800m from any of the nets.
- (i) between the first and the last net; and
- (ii) no more than 800m from any of the nets.
- (i) between the first and the last net; and
- (ii) no more than 800m from any of the nets.