42AAdditional crew requirements for prawning endorsement holders using prawn nets (set pocket)

42A Additional crew requirements for prawning endorsement holders using prawn nets (set pocket)

42A Additional crew requirements for prawning endorsement holders using prawn nets (set pocket)

(1) This clause applies to the use of prawn nets (set pocket) in waters in which prawn nets (set pocket) may lawfully be used.

(2) A holder of a prawning endorsement for a region of the fishery may take fish in that region with the assistance of 1 or more holders of a prawning endorsement for the same region.

(3) No more than 1 net may be used or set at any one time.

(4) Despite clause 37(c), a holder of a prawning endorsement who is providing assistance may also take possession of the fish.

(5) If the holder providing assistance takes possession of the fish, the holder must keep the fish in the holder’s possession until the fish are lawfully disposed of.

Note—

See clause 37 in relation to the general crew requirements that apply to an endorsement holder taking fish with the assistance of another person.

(6) This clause does not limit the operation of clause 42.