Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2022
74Export of rock lobster by aircraft or vessel
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74 Export of rock lobster by aircraft or vessel
(1) This rule applies if the holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) exports rock lobster by means of –
(a) an aircraft; or
(b) a vessel other than a fishing vessel.
(2) If the rock lobster are exported to a person other than a fish processor or fish handler, the holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) must –
(a) make an unloading report at least 2 hours before the rock lobster are removed from the site of unloading; and
(b) declare, on a commercial rock lobster and giant crab direct sales quota docket, the total weight of rock lobster unloaded before the rock lobster are removed from the site of unloading; and
(c) make a movement report before the rock lobster are removed from the site of unloading; and
(d) ensure that Part B of the commercial rock lobster and giant crab direct sales quota docket is completed by a person other than the holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) before the rock lobster are dispatched from the State; and
(e) ensure that the yellow sheet of the completed commercial rock lobster and giant crab direct sales quota docket travels with the consignment of rock lobster; and
(f) send the pink sheet of the completed commercial rock lobster and giant crab direct sales quota docket to the Secretary within 48 hours after completing that docket.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(3) If the rock lobster are exported to a fish processor or fish handler, the holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) must –
(a) make an unloading report at least 2 hours before the rock lobster are unloaded; and
(b) complete Part A of a commercial rock lobster catch record and quota docket before the rock lobster are removed from the site of unloading; and
(c) make a movement report before the rock lobster are removed from the site of unloading; and
(d) ensure that Part B of the commercial rock lobster catch record and quota docket is completed by a person other than the holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) before the rock lobster are dispatched from the State; and