14DUse of holding pens

#### 14D Use of holding pens 14D Use of holding pens > > (1) For the purposes of section 68 (6A) of the Act, it is a condition of an endorsement that authorises the taking of any of the following species of fish that the endorsement holder does not use a holding pen to store the fish other than in compliance with this clause— > > > > > (a) mud crab, > > > > > (b) blue swimmer crab, > > > > > (c) longfin eel and southern shortfin eel, > > > > > (d) cockle. > > > (2) A holding pen may be used only if— > > > > > (a) the dimensions of the holding pen do not exceed the dimensions of a fish trap, and > > > > > (b) the holding pen is sealed (so that the fish cannot get in or out), and > > > > > (c) the position of the holding pen is indicated by a buoy that— > > > > > > > (i) is moored so as to be positioned above the holding pen, and > > > > > > > (ii) measures not less than 100 mm in all dimensions, and > > > > > > > (iii) has a height above the water of not less than 50 mm, and > > > > > > > (iv) is moored in such a way that no rope is floating on the surface of the water, and > > > > > > > (v) displays the relevant fishing business number followed by the letter “P”, in clearly visible letters and figures that are not less than 50 mm in height and are of a colour that contrasts with that of the buoy.