39Export of giant crab by aircraft or vessel

39 Export of giant crab by aircraft or vessel

(1)  In this rule –

export, in relation to giant crab, means transport the giant crab beyond the limits of State waters.

(2)  This rule applies if the holder of a fishing licence (giant crab) exports giant crab by means of –

(a) an aircraft; or

(b) a vessel other than a fishing vessel.

(3)  If the giant crab are to be exported, the holder of the fishing licence (giant crab) must –

(a) make an unloading report at least 2 hours before the giant crab are removed from the site of unloading; and

(b) declare, on a commercial rock lobster and giant crab direct sales quota docket, the total weight of giant crab unloaded before the giant crab are removed from the site of unloading; and

(c) make a movement report before the giant crab are removed from the site of unloading; and

(d) ensure that Part B of the commercial rock lobster and giant crab direct sales quota docket is completed by a person, other than the holder of the fishing licence (giant crab), before the giant crab are dispatched from the State; and

(e) ensure that the yellow sheet of the completed commercial rock lobster and giant crab direct sales quota docket travels with the consignment of giant crab; and

(f) send the pink sheet of the completed commercial rock lobster and giant crab direct sales quota docket to the Secretary within 48 hours after completing that docket.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.