62Possessing Australian salmon

62 Possessing Australian salmon

(1)  On any one occasion, a person must not possess on a fishing vessel, or land, more than 500 kilograms of Australian salmon, in total weight, unless the person is –

(a) the holder of a fishing licence (Australian salmon); or

(b) the holder of a fishing licence (personal) endorsed to take that amount, or more than that amount, of Australian salmon.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  The holder of a fishing licence (personal) may possess on a fishing vessel an unlimited amount of Australian salmon in addition to the 500 kilograms specified in subrule (1) if –

(a) that additional amount of Australian salmon is frozen and packed in boxes; or

(b) the holder has a receipt for the purchase of that Australian salmon.