Exception for using set mesh nets in rivers or creeks

In force

Despite section 81, a person may use up to 3 set mesh nets in a river or creek in the regulated waters if—

(a)

each net is no longer than 120m; and

(b)

each net has a mesh size of at least 150mm but no more than 215mm; and

(c)

each net has a drop of no more than 50 meshes; and

(d)

the combined lengths of the nets is no more than 360m; and

(e)

the nets are no more than 800m apart; and

(f)

the distance between the first and last net is no more than 1n mile; and

(g)

any person using the nets is—

(i)

between the first and the last net; and

(ii)

no more than 800m from any of the nets.

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