32Fish trap

#### 32 Fish trap 32 Fish trap > > (1) It is lawful for the holder of a trapping endorsement to use a trap for taking fish (other than rock lobsters and eels) in the waters specified in the Table to this clause if the trap complies with the description set out in relation to those waters in that Table and the following conditions are complied with— > > > > > (a) the fish trap is not used unless its position is indicated by a buoy that— > > > > > > > (i) is moored so as to be positioned above the trap, 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 “F”, 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, > > > > > (b) the trap is not used in such a manner as to impede the free passage of fish on either or any side of the trap or in such a manner that any 2 traps are closer than 5 metres apart, > > > > > (c) the trap is not used unless it is secured or weighted so that the trap rests on the bed of the estuary. > > > > > (d) (Repealed) > > > (2) For the purposes of this Plan or any other instrument under the Act, a trap referred to in this clause may be referred to as a fish trap or a fish trap (estuary general fishery). > > > (3) (Repealed) > > Table Fish trap > > | 1 | (a) Waters—All waters specified in the Table to clause 4.(b) Description of trap—Not exceeding 2 metres in length, 1.5 metres in width and 1 metre in depth; consisting of mesh that measures not less than 50 mm from one plain wire to the opposite plain wire; an entrance funnel or funnels other than in the top; at least 1 panel in a side or the top of not less than 30 cm long and 30 cm wide consisting of galvanised wire. |