75Sale or transfer of rock lobster from holding tank

75 Sale or transfer of rock lobster from holding tank

(1)  This rule applies if the holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) sells or transfers rock lobster, held in a holding tank, to a person other than a fish processor or fish handler.

(2)  The holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) must –

(a) complete and issue, at the time of the sale or transfer, a commercial rock lobster and giant crab sales receipt to the person receiving the rock lobster; and

(b) keep a copy of that commercial rock lobster and giant crab sales receipt –

(i) for at least 5 years; and

(ii) in a clear and legible manner; and

(c) unless the rock lobster are being exported or being sold or transferred to a fish processor or fish handler, tag the rock lobster in accordance with rule 117 .

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(3)  A record or docket, that is completed under these rules in respect of the sale or transfer of a rock lobster to which this rule applies, is to be completed in respect of the rock lobster before it is cooked, dismembered, frozen or otherwise processed.