44Taking and possessing giant crab

44 Taking and possessing giant crab

(1)  A non-commercial fisher, other than the holder of a fishing licence (recreational rock lobster pot), must not take or possess giant crab in State waters.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  The holder of a fishing licence (recreational rock lobster pot) must not, in State waters –

(a) take more than one giant crab on any one day; or

(b) possess more than one giant crab at any one time.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(3)  The Fisheries (Giant Crab) Rules 2013 apply in respect of giant crab taken or possessed in accordance with this rule.