Fishing gear
78 Fishing gear
(1) A Coastal Line Fishery licensee must not, in the area extending seaward from the high water mark to an imaginary line following the coastline 2 nautical miles from the low water mark, use under the licence fishing gear other than:
a vertical line; and
a cast net; and
a scoop net and gaff.
Maximum penalty: 170 penalty units.
(2) Subject to subregulation (2A), a Coastal Line Fishery licensee must not, in the area extending seaward from an imaginary line following the coastline 2 nautical miles seaward from the low water mark to an imaginary line following the coastline 15 nautical miles from the low water mark, use under the licence fishing gear other than:
a vertical line; and
a drop line; and
a fish-trap; and
a scoop net and gaff; and
a cast net.
Maximum penalty: 170 penalty units.
(2A) A Coastal Line Fishery licensee must not use a fish-trap under the licence in the CLF Western Zone.
Maximum penalty: 170 penalty units.
(3) A Coastal Line Fishery licensee must not, under the licence, use a cast net to take fish or aquatic life unless the fish or aquatic life are to be used under the licence as bait.
Maximum penalty: 170 penalty units.
(4) A Coastal Line Fishery licensee must not use more than 5 fish‑traps under the licence.
Maximum penalty: 170 penalty units.
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