117Tagging requirements

117 Tagging requirements

(1)  In this rule –

rock lobster tag means a tag issued by the Secretary that is –

(a) in an approved form; and

(b) marked with a distinctive number allocated by the Secretary; and

(c) if relevant, in the approved colour.

(2)  A person must not possess rock lobster at a place where the business of selling fish is carried on unless –

(a) the relevant rock lobster tag is securely fastened to a horn of each rock lobster; or

(b) each rock lobster is tagged in another manner approved by the Secretary.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(3)  A person must not possess, sell or purchase rock lobster for consumption in Tasmania unless –

(a) the relevant rock lobster tag is securely fastened to a horn of each rock lobster; or

(b) each rock lobster is tagged in another manner approved by the Secretary.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(4)  Subrules (2) and (3) do not apply to a person in respect of any rock lobster if –

(a) the person is the holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) and –

(i) is in possession of the rock lobster in State waters; or

(ii) is in possession of the rock lobster in a holding tank; or

(iii) the rock lobster are 5 or fewer in number and have been retained in accordance with rule 83 ; or

(b) the person is a fish processor and is processing, transporting, holding or storing the rock lobster; or

(c) the person is a fish handler and is transporting, holding or storing the rock lobster; or

(d) the person is in possession of the rock lobster as a non-commercial fisher and the rock lobster are marked in accordance with .