130Combined set lines

130 Combined set lines

(1)  A person must not combine one of their set lines with the set line of another person and set it in water of a depth less than 150 metres unless –

(a) the set line is combined with the set line of no more than one other person; and

(b) the other person is –

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

(ii) an Aborigine engaged in an Aboriginal activity; and

(c) the other person is present on the vessel when the combined set line is set and retrieved; and

(d) the total number of hooks on the combined set line is not more than 30.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.

(2)  A person must not combine one of their set lines with the set line of another person and set it in water of a depth of 150 metres or more unless –

(a) the set line is combined with the set line of no more than 3 other persons; and

(b) each of the other persons is –

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

(ii) an Aborigine engaged in an Aboriginal activity; and

(c) each of the other persons is present on the vessel when the combined set line is set and retrieved; and

(d) the total number of hooks on the combined set line is not more than 60.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.

(3)  A person who uses a combined set line must –

(a) comply with rule 127 or 128 , whichever is relevant to the set line; and

(b) ensure that each person who combines his or her set line into the combined set line has also complied with rule 127 or 128 , whichever is relevant to the set line.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.