126Fishing apparatus tags used for recreational fishing

126 Fishing apparatus tags used for recreational fishing

(1)  The Secretary may issue to the holder of any of the following licences a tag for fishing apparatus authorised to be used under the licence:

(a) a fishing licence (recreational graball net);

(b) a fishing licence (recreational mullet net;

(c) a fishing licence (recreational set line)).

(2)  The holder of a licence specified in subrule (1) must not use any fishing apparatus under that licence unless the tag issued for that apparatus is attached to the apparatus so that the tag is clearly visible when the apparatus is in use.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.

(3)  If a tag issued in relation to fishing apparatus under subrule (1) is lost or destroyed –

(a) the holder of the licence may use the fishing apparatus without a tag for 14 days after the date on which the tag was lost or destroyed, if a buoy attached to the fishing apparatus is clearly marked with that date; and

(b) the Secretary may issue a new tag –

(i) if the holder of the licence presents the licence to the Secretary; and

(ii) if the Secretary is satisfied that the old tag has been lost or destroyed; and

(iii) on payment of the prescribed fee.

(4)  The holder of a licence specified in subrule (1) must not use any fishing apparatus under that licence if the tag issued in respect of that fishing apparatus is lost or destroyed unless a buoy is attached to it and the buoy is clearly marked in accordance with subrule (3)(a) .

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.