15Minimum size limits

15 Minimum size limits

(1)  In this rule –

carapace means the shell that covers the dorsal surface of the cephalothorax of a giant crab;

carapace length, of a giant crab (whether male or female and whether alive, dead or processed), means the minimum distance from the anterior surface of the point of the carapace midway between the eyes to the rear of the carapace, excluding the ligament or any part of the belly flap;

minimum permitted length for female giant crab means –

(a) 150 millimetres; or

(b) if the Minister by public notice determines that a measurement other than 150 millimetres applies for the purpose of this rule, that other measurement;

minimum permitted length for male giant crab means –

(a) 140 millimetres; or

(b) if the Minister by public notice determines that a measurement other than 140 millimetres applies for the purpose of this rule, that other measurement.

(2)  A person must not take, buy, sell or be in possession of a male giant crab that has a carapace length less than the minimum permitted length for male giant crab.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(3)  A person must not take, buy, sell or be in possession of a female giant crab that has a carapace length less than the minimum permitted length for female giant crab.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.