Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015
52Special small-mesh gillnet endorsements
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52 Special small-mesh gillnet endorsements
The holder of a fishing licence (personal) that is endorsed for the use of special small-mesh gillnet must not possess on a fishing vessel, or use –
(a) a length of special small-mesh gillnet that exceeds the length of gillnet specified on the endorsement; or
(b) if the holder also holds a scalefish licence or a fishing licence (small-mesh gillnet) –
(i) a length of special small-mesh gillnet that exceeds the length of gillnet authorised by that licence; or
(ii) a length of special small-mesh gillnet and any other gillnet, the combined length of which exceeds the length of gillnet authorised by that licence.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.