Inland Fisheries Regulations 2019
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14 Unattended equipment
A person must not take fish using a set rod from inland waters or excepted waters unless –
(a) the person is at all times within 8 metres of the set rod and is able to see the rod; and
(b) [Regulation 14 Amended by S.R. 2023, No. 59, Applied:16 Aug 2023] the person is able to take up the set rod when a fish takes the bait or lure.
Penalty: Fine of not less than 1 penalty unit and not more than 5 penalty units and a special penalty of 1 penalty unit for each fish.