Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2022
23Restrictions on non-commercial taking of rock lobster
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23 Restrictions on non-commercial taking of rock lobster
(1) A person must not take rock lobster for non-commercial purposes unless the person is –
(a) the holder of a recreational fishing licence; or
(b) an Aborigine engaging in an Aboriginal activity.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(2) A person must not take rock lobster for non-commercial purposes by means of any apparatus other than a rock lobster pot or rock lobster ring.
Penalty: Grade 2 penalty.
(3) A person must not take rock lobster for non-commercial purposes by means of a rock lobster pot unless the person is –
(a) the holder of a fishing licence (recreational rock lobster pot); or
(b) an Aborigine engaging in an Aboriginal activity.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(4) A person must not take rock lobster for non-commercial purposes by means of a rock lobster ring unless the person is –
(a) the holder of a fishing licence (recreational rock lobster ring); or
(b) an Aborigine engaging in an Aboriginal activity.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(5) A non-commercial fisher must not, in State waters, possess rock lobster during a non-commercial fishing trip during which fishing for commercial purposes is carried out under the authority of another licence.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.