90Restrictions on number of rock lobster pots that may be set or used

90 Restrictions on number of rock lobster pots that may be set or used

(1)  A person must not, in State waters, possess, set or use more than one rock lobster pot at any one time unless the person is the holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster).

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  The holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) must not, in State waters, set or use more than 2 rock lobster pots attached to the one line.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(3)  The holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) is not guilty of an offence under subrule (2) in respect of the setting or use of 2 rock lobster pots attached to the one line if –

(a) the licence holder has the written approval of a fisheries officer to set rock lobster pots of that kind or, as the case may be, use rock lobster pots of that kind; and

(b) the licence holder is complying with that approval.