(1) Subject to subrule (6) , the holder of a fish processing licence who takes possession of abalone within the immediate proximity of the site of unloading must make, or cause to be made, a movement report to the reporting service in respect of the movement of the abalone –
(a) before the abalone is moved from the immediate proximity of the site of unloading; or
(b) if there is no reasonable opportunity to make the movement report before the abalone is moved from the immediate proximity of the site of unloading, at whichever of the following is the earlier:
(i) at the first reasonable opportunity to do so;
(ii) at least 15 minutes before the abalone enters the immediate proximity of any processing premises.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(2) Subject to subrule (6) , the holder of a fish processing licence who takes possession of abalone from the holder of a fishing licence (abalone dive) at a place other than the immediate proximity of the site of unloading or the immediate proximity of processing premises specified in the fish processing licence must make, or cause to be made, a movement report to the reporting service in respect of the movement of the abalone –
(a) before the abalone is moved from the immediate proximity of the place where the holder of a fishing licence (abalone dive) took possession; or
(b) if there is no reasonable opportunity to make the movement report before the abalone is moved from the immediate proximity of the place where the holder of a fishing licence (abalone dive) took possession, at whichever of the following is the earlier:
(i) at the first reasonable opportunity to do so;
(ii) at least 15 minutes before the abalone enters the immediate proximity of any processing premises.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(3) Subject to subrule (6) , the holder of a fish processing licence or handling licence who takes possession of rock lobster within the immediate proximity of the site of unloading must make, or cause to be made, a movement report to the reporting service in respect of the movement of the rock lobster –
(a) before the rock lobster is moved from the immediate proximity of the site of unloading; or
(b) if there is no reasonable opportunity to make the movement report before the rock lobster is moved from the immediate proximity of the site of unloading, at whichever of the following is the earliest:
(i) at the first reasonable opportunity to do so;
(ii) at least 15 minutes before the rock lobster enters the immediate proximity of any processing premises;
(iii) at least 15 minutes before the rock lobster enters the immediate proximity of any place specified in the licence as a place where rock lobster may be stored or processed.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(4) Subject to subrule (6) , the holder of a fish processing licence or handling licence who takes possession of giant crab within the immediate proximity of the site of unloading must make, or cause to be made, a movement report to the reporting service in respect of the movement of the giant crab –
(a) before the giant crab is moved from the immediate proximity of the site of unloading; or
(b) if there is no reasonable opportunity to make the movement report before the giant crab is moved from the immediate proximity of the site of unloading, at whichever of the following is the earliest:
(i) at the first reasonable opportunity to do so;
(ii) at least 15 minutes before the giant crab enters the immediate proximity of any processing premises;
(iii) at least 15 minutes before the giant crab enters the immediate proximity of any place specified in the licence as a place where giant crab may be stored or processed.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(5) In determining what is the first reasonable opportunity, the following are to be taken into account:
(a) the location of the site of unloading;
(b) the ability to communicate the information.
(6) The holder of a licence is not required to make a movement report under this rule if –
(a) the processing premises to which the abalone, rock lobster or giant crab is to be moved or transported are within the immediate proximity of the site of unloading; or
(b) the holder is the holder of a handling licence and does not move or transport the rock lobster or giant crab beyond the immediate proximity of the site of unloading before making a dispatch report.
Section 12 - Fisheries (Processing and Handling) Rules 2021 - Movement reports | Zoe