129Individual and combined set lines

129 Individual and combined set lines

(1)  A person must not take scalefish using a set line unless the person is –

(a) the holder of a fishing licence (recreational set line); or

(b) an Aborigine engaged in an Aboriginal activity.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  A person must not take scalefish using more than one set line, including a set line used as part of a combined set line.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.

(3)  A person must not take scalefish using a set line that has more than 15 hooks.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.

(4)  A person must not set or leave a set line in State waters between –

(a) one hour before sunset; and

(b) one hour before sunrise.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.

(5)  A person possessing set lines on a vessel must ensure that, at any one time, no more than 4 set lines are on the vessel.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.