Fisheries (Scallop) Rules 2020
39Possessing scallop dredges
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39 Possessing scallop dredges
(1) A person must not be in possession of a scallop dredge in State waters unless the person is –
(a) the holder of a fishing licence (scallop) that is endorsed for participation in the scallop fishery at that time and is not deactivated; or
(b) the holder of a fishing licence (scallop) and acting under the authority of a scallop survey; or
(c) [Rule 39 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2025, No. 10, Applied:09 Apr 2025] a Bass Strait scallop fisher undertaking a Bass Strait scallop trip during an open season for the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery and the scallop dredge is on board the fishing vessel; or
(d) [Rule 39 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2025, No. 10, Applied:09 Apr 2025] acting in accordance with a written authorisation from MAST in relation to the deployment or use of a scallop dredge for the purpose of promoting a navigable channel.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.
(2) The holder of a fishing licence (scallop) must not, without the written approval of the Secretary, be in possession of a scallop dredge in State waters unless the licensee's fishing vessel has been fitted with a vessel monitoring system.
Penalty: Grade 3 penalty.