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Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015
82Setting octopus pots
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82 Setting octopus pots
The holder of a fishing licence (octopus) must not set an octopus pot unless –
(a) the octopus pot is attached to a longline; and
(b) each end of the longline is securely attached to a surface buoy; and
(c) each surface buoy attached to the longline is clearly and legibly marked with –
(i) the distinguishing mark in respect of the fishing vessel for which the octopus pot is used; and
(ii) the letters "OP".
Penalty: Grade 1 penalty.