Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2022
37Identification of non-commercial fishers
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37 Identification of non-commercial fishers
(1) Each non-commercial fisher is required to have a unique identifying code (UIC) for the purposes of the rock lobster fishery.
(2) The UIC is to be issued –
(a) in the case of the holder of a recreational fishing licence, by the Secretary when the licence is issued; and
(b) in the case of an Aborigine engaging in an Aboriginal activity, by the Secretary or by a means approved by the Secretary.
(3) Despite subrule (2)(a) , if for any reason the holder of a recreational fishing licence is not issued with a UIC when the licence is issued, the Secretary may issue the UIC when the licence is renewed or varied or at such other time as Secretary agrees or considers expedient in the circumstances.
(4) Subject to subrules (2) and (3) , the Secretary must not refuse to issue a UIC to the holder of a recreational fishing licence or, having issued it, take any action purporting to strip the licence holder of the UIC.
(5) A non-commercial fisher is personally responsible for ensuring that he or she knows his or her UIC.
(6) The Secretary may issue such notices and advice, answer such queries and take such other measures as the Secretary considers necessary or expedient to make the holders of recreational fishing licences aware of their UIC.
(7) A UIC is not a transferable or tradeable commodity.