78Recording, &c., of dead rock lobster

78 Recording, &c., of dead rock lobster

(1)  This rule applies if the holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) finds any dead rock lobster that are –

(a) on or from a fishing vessel; or

(b) in or from a fish cauf.

(2)  The holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) must, as soon as practicable after finding the dead rock lobster –

(a) record, in the appropriate place on the commercial rock lobster catch record and quota docket for the day of the find, the number or, if the exact number cannot be determined, estimated number of dead rock lobster; and

(b) if that number or estimated number is more than 20, advise a fisheries officer before the rock lobster are removed from the fishing vessel or the immediate proximity of the fish cauf.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(3)  The holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) must comply with such directions as a fisheries officer may give that licence holder regarding the disposal of the dead rock lobster.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(4)  Dead rock lobster dealt with and disposed of in accordance with this rule –

(a) are taken not to have been caught; and

(b) are not to be deducted from any rock lobster fishing quota unit balance.

(5)  The holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) must not sell any rock lobster that have been recorded as dead in a commercial rock lobster catch record and quota docket.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.