127Droplines

127 Droplines

(1)  A person who uses a dropline must –

(a) attach a marker buoy, that is marked, legibly and clearly with the letters "DL", to the dropline; and

(b) ensure that the marker buoy is securely attached to the upper end of the dropline.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.

(2)  Subrule (1) does not apply to an Aborigine who uses, while engaging in an Aboriginal activity, a dropline if –

(a) a buoy, marked with the letters "DL", is attached to the dropline; and

(b) an approved tag is attached to the buoy, or the buoy line, on the dropline; and

(c) the tag is marked, clearly and legibly, with the unique identifying code for the person; and

(d) the tag so attached is –

(i) above the surface of the water; or

(ii) on the surface of the water; or

(iii) within 300mm of the surface of the water.