33Push or scissors net (prawns)

#### 33 Push or scissors net (prawns) 33 Push or scissors net (prawns) > > (1) It is lawful for a person to use a push or scissors net for taking prawns in the waters specified in the Table to this clause if the net complies with the description as set out in that Table and the following conditions are complied with— > > > > > (a) the net is used only as a hand implement and is not staked or set, or joined or placed together with any other net, > > > > > (b) the net is continuously propelled and not used as a stationary net, > > > > > (c) the net is operated only by 1 person without assistance from any other person, > > > > > (d) a person uses only 1 net at any one time. > > > (2) It is also lawful to use a push or scissors net to take other fish (other than restricted species of fish) that are taken by the net when it is being lawfully used for taking prawns. > > > (3) This clause does not apply to or in respect of the holder of an endorsement in the estuary general fishery when taking fish for sale in that fishery. > > > > Note. > > > > See the [Fisheries Management (Estuary General Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2006-0734) in relation to the use of push or scissors nets (prawns) in the estuary general fishery. > > > (4) For the purposes of this Regulation or any other instrument under the Act, a net described in this clause may be referred to as a push or scissors net (prawns). > > Table > > | Waters—Any waters (other than inland waters).Description of net—Net attached to a scissors-type frame; length of lead or bottom line between the lower extremities of the poles not exceeding 2.75 metres; mesh not less than 30 mm nor more than 36 mm. |