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.