72Using nets or traps

72 Using nets or traps

(1)  A person who uses or sets a net, or trap, of any kind, for the purpose of taking wildlife must remove, destroy or render harmless the net or trap when it ceases to be in use.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(2)  Except as authorised by the Secretary under regulation 96 , or as authorised under a licence or permit, a person who uses or sets a net, or trap, of any kind, for the purpose of taking wildlife, must inspect that net or trap at intervals of not more than 24 hours during the period when the net or trap is being used or is set, lies or is in position.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(3)  A person who uses or sets a net or trap, for the purpose of taking wildlife, must, as soon as practicable after the trap is inspected in accordance with subregulation (2)  –

(a) if the net or trap is inspected electronically, ensure the removal or release from the net each –

(i) wildlife found in the net or trap; and

(ii) product of wildlife found in the net or trap; and

(b) if the net or trap is inspected in any other manner, remove or release from the net of each –

(i) wildlife found in the net or trap; and

(ii) product of wildlife found in the net or trap; and

(c) if the net or trap contains an animal other than wildlife, take the appropriate action in respect of that animal.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.