27Identification of traps and nets

27 Identification of traps and nets

(1)  The Director may issue a unique tag for the holder of a commercial freshwater fishing licence to use in conjunction with a trap or net authorised to be used under the licence.

(2)  A commercial fisher must not, under the authority of a commercial freshwater fishing licence, set or use a trap or net unless –

(a) a tag issued for use in conjunction with a trap or net under that licence –

(i) is securely attached to the trap or net; and

(ii) is clearly visible on the surface of the water; and

(b) the number of the tag is legible and clearly visible.

Penalty:  Fine of not less than 5 penalty units and not more than 10 penalty units.

(3)  The holder of a commercial freshwater fishing licence must notify the Director within 4 hours if a tag issued under subregulation (1) in relation to that licence has been –

(a) stolen, lost or destroyed; or

(b) damaged to a degree that renders it unsuitable for use.

Penalty:  Fine of not less than 5 penalty units and not more than 10 penalty units.