36Shellfish disposal receipts

36 Shellfish disposal receipts

(1)  Where a person who is the holder or purge supervisor of a fishing licence (class shellfish) sells or transfers shellfish taken under that licence, the person must –

(a) complete a shellfish disposal receipt, in the approved manner, for each kind of shellfish sold or transferred; and

(b) ensure that the purchaser or transferee, on taking possession of those shellfish, immediately signs the completed shellfish disposal receipt.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  Where a person who is the holder or purge supervisor of a fishing licence (class shellfish) sells or transfers shellfish taken under that licence, the person must –

(a) ensure that the original of the completed shellfish disposal receipt is received by the Secretary within 48 hours of selling or transferring those shellfish; and

(b) keep a copy of the completed shellfish disposal receipt in good condition for at least 5 years.

Penalty:  Grade 2 penalty.