Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2022
10Closed and open seasons for fishery
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10 Closed and open seasons for fishery
(1) The Minister may, by published notice, determine –
(a) the dates of the closed season for all or part of the rock lobster fishery, including a catch-cap area; and
(b) the dates of the open season for all or part of the rock lobster fishery, including a catch-cap area.
(2) The Minister may, by published notice, determine any part of the rock lobster fishery, including a catch-cap area, to be closed to or in respect of such activities for such periods as are specified in the notice.
(3) A person must not contravene a determination in force under subrule (2) in respect of the rock lobster fishery.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.