Taking abalone from certain vessels
28 Taking abalone from certain vessels
Subject to subrule (2), the holder of a fishing licence (abalone dive) must not take abalone from a fishing vessel if that fishing vessel – is authorised to be used in the commercial taking and possession of abalone in Victoria; or has been lawfully used for the taking and possession of abalone in Victoria during the previous 12 months. Grade 3 penalty.
Subrule (1) does not apply if – the holder of a fishing licence (abalone dive) has been notified in writing by the Secretary that the fishing vessel has been disinfected, cleaned or otherwise treated to the satisfaction of the Secretary; and the fishing vessel has not been used for the taking or possession of abalone in Victoria after the notification referred to in paragraph (a).
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