Fisheries (Giant Crab) Rules 2023
11Closed seasons – general restrictions
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11 Closed seasons – general restrictions
(1) A person must not take giant crab from State waters that are closed to the giant crab fishery.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(2) A person must not be in possession of male giant crab during a closed season for the male giant crab fishery unless the male giant crab were –
(a) taken, bought or sold during an open season for the male giant crab fishery; or
(b) in the person's possession during an open season for the male giant crab fishery; or
(c) imported into the State.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(3) A person must not be in possession of female giant crab during a closed season for the female giant crab fishery unless the female giant crab were –
(a) taken, bought or sold during an open season for the female giant crab fishery; or
(b) in the person's possession during an open season for the female giant crab fishery; or
(c) imported into the State.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.