19Restriction for vessels over 35 metres in length

19 Restriction for vessels over 35 metres in length

(1)  In addition to rule 17 , the holder of a mackerel fishing licence must not, from a fishing vessel that exceeds 35 metres in length, set or use a purse seine net in State waters.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  Despite subrule (1) , the holder of a mackerel fishing licence may set or use a purse seine net, from a fishing vessel referred to in that subrule, in State waters if the licence is endorsed to that effect.

(3)  An endorsement under subrule (2) may not, however, be made in respect of any of the waters specified in rule 17 .