24Lawful use of nets or traps

#### 24 Lawful use of nets or traps 24 Lawful use of nets or traps > > (1) A person must not use a net or trap for taking any fish unless its use by the person for taking those fish is declared by the regulations to be a lawful use of the net or trap. > > > > Maximum penalty— > > > > > (a) in the case of an individual— > > > > > > > (i) 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months (or both) for a first offence, or > > > > > > > (ii) 400 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months (or both) for a second or subsequent offence, or > > > > > (b) in the case of a corporation— > > > > > > > (i) 1,000 penalty units for a first offence, or > > > > > > > (ii) 2,000 penalty units for a second or subsequent offence. > > > (2) This section does not affect any other prohibition of the use of a net or trap under a fishing closure or other provision of or made under this or any other Act. > > **s 24:** Am 2009 No 114, Sch 1 \[29\].